Removing the wheel arch

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Roughly cut side frame connection along lines (1).

LOOSEN  spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).

Open welded connections in areas (3).

Release side frame connection from cavity sealing (4) and remove.

Open remaining welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Side Frame Connection Lines, Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Areas And Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove cavity sealing (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Cavity Sealing

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Drill out rivet connections in area (1).

Open bonded connection in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Rivet Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Parts Area

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Drill out rivet connections in areas (1) and (2).

Open bonded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Remove the wheel arch.

Fig 7: Identifying Alignment Bracket Areas

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New part preparation 

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

TRANSFER THE HOLE PATTERN  in the areas (1) from the engine support to the wheel arch.

Transfer Ø 6.8 mm riveting holes from the engine support to the wheel arch in the area (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Alignment Bracket Areas

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Additional rivet positions are required for strength reasons.

1. = Additional rivet positions (black, number 6)
2. = Previous rivet positions (grey, number 15)

Drill additional riveting holes (1) (Ø 6.8 mm) according to the schematic diagram.

Fig 9: Identifying Hole Pattern Areas And Engine Support Riveting Holes Area

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Transfer the riveting holes Ø 6, 8 mm from the partition wall of the units compartment to the spring support in this area (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Rivet Connections Area

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