41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Wall Removed)

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS and OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) B-pillar, outer left
(2) Side section, inner left
(3) Cavity acoustic baffle, window cavity (not pictured)

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar, Outer Left, Side Section, Inner Left And Cavity Acoustic Baffle, Window Cavity

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Removal of the outer wheel arch section

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open brazed connection in area (2).

Undo B-pillar from cavity sealing (3) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld, Brazed Joints Area And Cavity Sealing Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension and cut.

Measurement a = 20 mm from inner wheel arch section.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

New part is welded overlapping in area of severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Area With Severance Cut

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New part preparation

Mark severance cut on new part according to severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm material extra and cut.

Installation of outer wheel arch section

Apply sealant to new CAVITY SEALING .

Install and weld new parts.