41 14 500 Replacing Outer Section Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel Housing (Side Panel Removed)

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

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FOR REAR SIDE MEMBER

The following new body parts are required :

(1) Outer wheel arch section, rear
(2) C-pillar reinforcement
(3) Shaped parts, entrance (not pictured)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Wheel Arch Section And C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Removal of outer wheel arch section

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Mark, Cavity Acoustic Baffles, Sheet Section, Riveted And Welded Joint Areas

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

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.
Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from centerpoint of 14 mm dia. hole.
Open welded connections in areas (2).
Fold sheet section (3) forwards and open weld joints in area (4).
Open rivet joints in area (5).
Remove sheet section.
Installation note:
Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.
Replace both CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES (6).
No rivet connection in area (5). Weld new part.

Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (1)

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove outer section of wheel arch.

Fig 3: Identifying Spot-Weld Bonded Joints Area And Welded Connections Area

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Preparation of new part

Mark severance cut on C-pillar reinforcement and cut.

Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Installation of outer wheel arch section

Install and weld new parts.