41 14 511 Rear Left Wheel Arch Complete Replacement (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)

Read contents of Body, General. 

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific Procedure. 

Use only approved Spot-Welding Apparatus  for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) C-pillar reinforcement
• (2) Wheel arch, outer, rear
• (3) Support, wheel arch
• (4) Wheel arch, rear, inner half
• (5) Support, frame side member
• (6) Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
• (7) Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Left Wheel Arch Components

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Secure door opening at spot-welding flanges with support strut (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Support Strut

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 140 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut Mark, Weld Joint Areas And Cavity Acoustic Baffles

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from lock striker reinforcement.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Mark, Weld Joint Areas And Cavity Acoustic Baffles

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 5: Identifying Area For Applying Window Glass Adhesive To Cavity Acoustic Baffle

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joints And New Component Area (1 Of 2)

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in area (2) additionally.

Fig 7: Identifying Weld Joints And New Component Area (2 Of 2)

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Slide new part under weld spot flange in area (3).

Plug weld in areas (2) and (3).

Fig 8: Identifying New Part Cut Mark, Spot Flange Area And Plug Weld Areas

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