41 35 101 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement, Longitudinal Member Cover Before B-Pillar)

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Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A specific procedure must be followed here.

Following new body parts are required:

Side panel, rear
Attachment, entrance, outer

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel Rear
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Mark severance cut (1) on outer entrance attachment (2) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 50 mm in front of hole dia. 30 mm.

Open weld joints on outer entrance attachment (2) and remove component.

Installation:

On severance cuts (1), weld in reinforcing plate approx. 30 mm long.

Fig 2: Identifying Mark Severance Cut On Outer Entrance Attachment

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Fig 3: Identifying Reinforcing Plate On Severance Cuts

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

CAUTION: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Sunroof water drain hose is located behind severance cut a.

Measurement a = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement b = approx. 70 mm behind bore dia. 6 mm.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

NOTE: Side frame is bonded to floor pan in areas (3).

Installation information:

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2)
Weld in reinforcing plates approx. 30 mm long at severance cuts.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Brazed Joints Areas And Weld Joints Areas

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Installation:

Make a metal angle bracket (1) to protect water drain hose against welding heat. Length a = 30 mm. Attach metal angle bracket (1) to hose and secure centrally under cutting edge through welding spots.

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Angle Bracket

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Installation information:

Apply adhesive in areas (1).

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Cavity Acoustic Baffle And Adhesive

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Installation:

Reinforcement of C-pillar latch striker is originally bonded to outer wheel arch. Drill holes for spot welding in contact area of reinforcement (1). Adjust side panel to fit and weld holes above wheel arch.

Fig 7: Identifying Spot Welding In Contact Area Of Reinforcement

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