41 35 102 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement Before Longitudinal Member Cover)

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:

• Partial section, rear side panel
  Fig 1: Identifying Partial Section, Rear Side Panel

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  Fig 2: Identifying Mark Severance Cuts In Accordance With Specified Measurements And Cut

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement b = approx. 200 mm from lower latch striker screwing point.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

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 3: 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 4: Identifying Metal Angle Bracket

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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 5: Identifying Contact Area Of Reinforcement

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