Installing The Outer Wheel Arch Section With The Reinforcement

• Install new part of outer wheel arch section and weld in area (1).

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• Weld the new part in the areas (1) and (2).

  In this process, avoid excessively high heat input in the adjacent adhesive area (arrows).

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• Install the new part and weld it in areas (1) and (2).
• In area (2), note the underlying spot-welded adhesive joint.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Avoid a very high heat input in the area (2).
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  Installation of a cavity sealing (not expanding)
• Apply sealant to the new cavity sealings (1). Install cavity sealings (1).

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Follow-up work