Removal of outer wheel arch section

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Cutting Line

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).

IMPORTANT: Severance cut in area (3) not permitted!

Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Cutting Line And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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