41 11 311 Replace Entrance For Front Left Door

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Side frame, outer
(2) Reinforcement plate, sill

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Frame And Sill Reinforcement Plate
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Mark severance cuts (1) and (2) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Severance cut (1) through 25 mm dia. hole.
Severance cut (2): Dimension "a" = approx.55 mm in front of 15 mm dia. hole.
Open welded connections in areas (3) and (4).

Installation note:

Mark severance cuts on new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

In area (3) the inner and outer side members are joined by spot-welding bonding technology.

Apply repair welding spots in area (3) to existing welding spots on vehicle.

This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

Fig 2: Locating Severance Cuts And Weld Areas

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