41 11 915 Inner Left Or Right Frame Side Member Cover Partial Replacement

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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!

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Inner side frame

Fig 1: Inner Side Frame
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Fig 2: Inner Side Frame Dimension
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Remove cavity bulkhead (1).

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm after frame side member cover severance cut.

Measurement b = approx. 30 mm before frame side member cover severance cut.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Open adhesive bonds in areas (3).

Installation:

Replace adhesive in areas (3) with MAG weld seams from underside of vehicle.

Length of weld seams 20 mm with 15 mm distance.

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Maintain a distance of 3 mm at severance cuts.

Adjust new part to fit and weld severance cuts.

Installation:

Grind weld seam (1) in area of reinforcement plate (2).

Make 40 mm wide reinforcement plate (2) and adjust to fit.

Weld reinforcement plate (2) with 20 mm long MAG weld seams at distance of 15 mm on both sides.

Repeat procedure at 2nd severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Seam And Reinforcement Plate

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