41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section With Reinforcement (Rear Side Panel Removed)
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.
The following new body parts are required (see the applicable BMW parts catalogue):
- (1) Wheel arch liner, left
- (2) Support, C-pillar
- (3) C-pillar reinforcement
- (4) Tensioning strap C-pillar
- (5) Shaped part, C-pillar (not shown)
Removal of the outer wheel arch section with reinforcement
OPEN welded connections in areas (1).
Remove C-pillar support (2) and C-pillar reinforcement (3).
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).
Remove outer section of wheel arch.
New part preparation
Remove adhesive residues in the area (1).
Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.
Installation of the outer wheel arch section with reinforcement
Apply sealant to new CAVITY SEALING .
Install and weld new parts.