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4114511 Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel Removed): Notes

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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 2: Identifying Support Strut
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Fig 3: Identifying Cut Mark, Measurement a And Welding Areas On Wheel Arch
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 140 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES .

Fig 4: Identifying Cut Mark, Welding Areas And Adhesive Applying Areas On Wheel Arch
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from lock striker reinforcement.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation:

Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE .

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 5: Identifying Welding Areas On Wheel Arch
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NOTE: Rear parcel shelf not shown.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas On Parcel Shelf
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NOTE: Rear parcel shelf not shown.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in area (2) additionally.

Fig 7: Identifying Welding Areas On Parcel Shelf
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