4114511 Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel Removed): Notes
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
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:
- C-pillar reinforcement
- Wheel arch, outer, rear
- Support, wheel arch
- Wheel arch, rear, inner half
- Support, frame side member
- Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
- Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
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 .
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
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.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Installation:
Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.
Open weld joints in area (1).
Installation:
Weld new components in area (2) additionally.