Remove The Outer Wheel Arch Section With The Reinforcement

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Open welded connection (1).

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Remove the outer cavity sealing (1).
Make separating cut (2) in the centre between the holes (3) .
Release welded connections in areas (4).
Release the C-pillar support from the cavity sealing (5) and remove.

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Make separating cut (1) in the centre between the holes (2).
Loosen welded connections in areas (3) . Remove reinforcement on C-pillar.

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Open welded connections in area (1).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
- Release the spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).
- Remove outer section of wheel arch.
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