41 11 311 Replace Entrance For Front Left Door (Hybrid)
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WARNING:
High-voltage system - danger to life
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:
- DISCONNECT HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FROM POWER .
- Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric vehicles.
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):
- (1) B-pillar with entrance
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.
IMPORTANT:
Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Dimension a = approx. 40 mm behind 25 mm dia. hole.
Dimension b = approx. 70 mm before hole dia. 25 mm.
Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).
Dimension a = approx. 40 mm behind 25 mm dia. hole.
Dimension b = approx. 70 mm before hole dia. 25 mm.
Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).
Installation note:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Separate welded connections on new part to match vehicle.
Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.
Set repair welding spots in area (1) on existing welding spots on vehicle. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.