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41 14 505 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Side Panel Removed)

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IMPORTANT: Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .
The following new body parts are required (see the applicable BMW parts catalogue):
  • (1) Outer wheel arch section, rear
  • (2) Shaped part attachment, entrance, outside (not shown)

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

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Material Quantity
Adhesive K5a 1
Blind rivets N3 12
Cleaning agent R1 1
Cavity sealing wax remover 1
Sealant D1  

Removal of wheel arch outside part 

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Remove cavity sealing (1).

Mark severance cut (2) as pictured and cut.

Remove part of the outer wheel arch section.

Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cut on new part according to severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm material extra and cut.

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Adjust new parts in combination with side wall to fit and secure.

In area of bonding surface (1), drill 12 0 4.2 mm holes for blind rivets.

Installation of wheel arch outside part 

IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Clean all  bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with CLEANING AGENT R1 .

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Apply sealant to new CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE .

Install and rivet outer wheel arch section.