41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section With Reinforcement (Rear Side Panel Removed) (Hybrid)

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:

DISCONNECT HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FROM POWER .
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for working with electric vehicles.

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Side frame, inside rear
(2) Tensioning strap, wheel arch
(3) Shaped part, wheel arch, outer (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Side Frame, Tensioning Strap, Wheel Arch
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Removal of the outer wheel arch section

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove tensioning strap, wheel arch (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove reinforcement on C pillar.

Fig 3: Identifying C Pillar Welded Connections Areas And Severance Cut

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LOOSEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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

(3) = wheel arch cavity sealing.

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Arch Cavity Sealing, Welded Connections Areas

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View from inside.

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1)

Remove outer section of wheel arch.

Fig 6: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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New part preparation

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove reinforcement on C pillar.

NOTE: Components are required for the installation of the wheel arch.

Fig 7: Identifying C Pillar Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove C-pillar (2).

Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Fig 8: Identifying C Pillar Welded Connections Areas

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Installation outer wheel arch section

Apply sealant to new CAVITY SEALING .

Install and weld new parts.