Installing The Rear Left Side Panel
- Install reinforcement plate (1) and tack by welding.
- Pre-clean bonding surfaces of reinforcement plate (1) and the body.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324 - Clean the bonding surfaces of the reinforcement plate (1) and the body.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217 - Apply adhesive on to the reinforcement plate (1). Adhesive
Body adhesive K5 195 ml 83195A59935 - Install reinforcement plate (1).
- Pre-clean bonding surfaces of reinforcement plate (1) and the body with cleaning agent R2.
- Clean the bonding surfaces of the reinforcement plate (1) and the body using R1 solvent cleaner.
- Apply adhesive on to the reinforcement plate (1).
- Install reinforcement plate (1).
- Pre-clean the bonding surfaces (1) on the new part and on the vehicle with solvent cleaner R2.
- Clean bonding surfaces (1) on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.
- Apply adhesive on the bonding surfaces (1).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Installation of cavity sealing (expanded) - Apply sealant to the cavity sealings (2).CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Sealant D2 290 ml83425A547B9 - Install the side panel with the help of a second person.
During installation, ensure that sufficient adhesive has been applied to all bonding surfaces.
- Align the side wall in the areas of the separating cuts and secure it with locking pliers.
- Tighten the nuts on the reinforcement plate.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Plastic nut 018 mm 51161943122 CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONPlastic nut 022 mm 07147169847 - Rivet the side panel in the areas (1) to (3) with blind rivets.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Blind rivet N3 83190301421 Ø 4 mm; clamping area 1-3 mm - Attach separating cut (1) and reinforcement plate (2) through welding.
Only weld the separating cut and reinforcement plate after installation of the punch rivet.
- Rivet the side panel in the areas (1) and (2) with punch rivets.
Area Description Number 1 N4 1 2 N5 8 CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONPunch rivet N4 83192457307 Ø 3 mm; 4 mm long CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONPunch rivet N5 83192158079 Ø 5 mm; 5 mm long - Rivet the side panel in area (1) with 7 punch rivets N5.
- Rivet the side panel in the areas (1) and (2) with punch rivets.
Area Description Number 1 N5 1 2 N4 1 - Rivet the side panel in the areas (1) to (3) with punch rivets.
Area Description Number 1 N5 8 2 N5 10 3 N5 4 - Also apply adhesive (2) to the outer wheel arch section (3).
(1) = side panel wheel arch
- Flange the edge of wheel arch (3) of the side panel flush to the outer wheel arch section.
- Do not create sharp edges when flanging because the crimping edge may otherwise begin to tear.
- Fill crimping edge fully with adhesive.
Dimension (a) = 5 mm
(1) = adhesive
(2) = rear quarter panel
- Seal the new part with sealant in the same way as for standard production.
Seal with sealant in the area (3) according to the standard.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONSealant D2 290 ml83425A547B9 - Weld the side panel in these areas (1).
Avoid excessive heat input on the adjacent adhesive areas.
- Weld the separating cut (1) and the reinforcement plate (2).
Avoid excessive heat input at the bordering adhesive areas and cavity sealing (3).
Installing the EMC screw
- Drill the hole with a diameter of 4.2 mm after the adhesive completely hardens.
- Screw in the EMC screw.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
screw 83190301639 EMC screw, SF Plus, M5x15 - Seal the EMC screw with the sealant.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Sealant D2 290 ml83425A547B9 - After the adhesive has hardened, install 3 EMC screws in the areas (1).CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
screw 83190301639 EMC screw, SF Plus, M5x15