41 11 335 Side Member Before Left Wheel Arch Replacement
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:
- DISCONNECT HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FROM POWER .
- Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling electric vehicles.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (FRU number 41 11 335).
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
The following body parts are required (see Electronic Parts Catalog EPC):
- Front side member
- Repair element offrant side member (quantity: 2)
Following CONSUMABLES are required:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Adhesive K1 | 1 |
| Blind rivet N2 | 31 |
| Cleaning agent R1 | 1 |
| Sealant D1 | 1 |
| Spray can, black, matte | 1 |
Removing the side member
Mark severance cut in accordance with Dimension a and cut.
Dimension (A) = 45 mm.
Preparation:
Prepare new part as per SECTIONAL REPAIR OF ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PROFILES .
Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.
View from outside/above:
Drill holes for blind rivets (1) with Ø6.8 mm as per figure.
View from inside/below:
Drill holes for blind rivets (1) with Ø6.8 mm as per figure.
Installing the side member
Clean all bonding surfaces on vehicle, new part and repair element with cleaning agent R1.
Install new part as per SECTIONAL REPAIR OF ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PROFILES .
Drill holes for blind rivets with Ø6.8 mm in repair element that has been pried open. Mount blind rivets.
After the adhesive has hardened, sand side member in repair area with NON-WOVEN ABRASIVE S1 .
Seal blind rivet heads and attachment points of grounding cable with sealant D1.
After the sealant has hardened, spray paint it in the repair area in a black matte color.