Removing the wheel arch

Open welded connections in areas (1).

LOOSEN spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).

Roughly cut side frame connection along lines (3).

Release the side frame connection from the cavity sealing and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Side Frame Connection Lines

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Drill out rivet connections in area (1).

Open bonded connection in area (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bonded And Rivet Connection Area

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View from above:

Open welded connections in areas (1) to (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connection Areas

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View from below:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Drill out rivet connections in area (2).

Open bonded connection in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Bonded And Rivet Connection Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connection Area

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Drill out rivet connections in areas (1) and (2).

Open bonded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Remove the wheel arch.

Fig 6: Identifying Rivet Connection Areas

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