Remove Wheel Arch

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• Release the self-tapping screws in area (1).
• Heat and release the bonded connection in area (1).

  Do not damage aluminum engine mount (2) in the process!

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• Release the rivet connectors in area (1) and the self-tapping screws in area (2).
• Heat and release the bonded connections in areas (1) and (2). Do not damage the aluminum engine mount in the process!

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• Release the rivet connectors in area (1),
• Heat and release the bonded connection in area (1).

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• Release the rivet connectors in area (1).
• Heat and release the bonded connection in area (1).

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• Make separating cut (1) according to dimension a.

  Thereby disconnect only the outer panel,

  Dimension a = 55 mm

• Release welded connections in areas (2),
• Heat and release the bonded connections in areas (2).
• Remove section (3).

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• Release the welded connections in area (1) and remove wheel well (2).

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