41 35 102 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement Behind Wheel Arch) (Convertible)

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Use only approved spot-welding apparatus  for repairs.

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

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Side panel, rear
  Fig 1: Rear Side Panel

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

Measurement a =240 mm from corner of side panel

Fig 2: Identifying Cut Mark

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas And Brazed Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joint in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joint Areas And Brazed Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut (1) on car and cut.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Installation note: 

Procedure deviating from standard:

Make 15 mm wide reinforcement plate (1).

Adjust new part (2) to fit in conjunction with rear lid.

Bring reinforcement plate from inside into contact with side panel.

Set tacking points in area of severance cut (3) from outer side. In so doing, exert pressure from inner side on reinforcement plate to enlarge gap at severance cut (3) by approx. 0.5 mm. This reduces warpage in the welding area.

Weld severance cut completely.

Fig 7: Identifying Reinforcement Plate

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