41 11 150 Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) B-pillar with entrance

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 70 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.

Dimension b = approx. 180 mm in front of 25 mm hole.

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

Installation note:

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

Open welded connections of new part to suit the 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.