41 14 502 Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section Replacement (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)

Read contents of Body, general   .

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

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

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus   for repairs!

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Wheel arch, outer, rear
• (2) Reinforcement, B-pillar, inner
• (3) End plate, side frame
  Fig 1: Wheel Arch, Reinforcement And End Plate

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Cut severance cut along line (2).

Measurement a = 20 mm from radius

Installation: 

For reasons of accessibility, the repair joining sequence differs from the standard joining sequence.

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Attach new component from outside and weld.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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View from below: 

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part: 

Scribe new part along line (1) with 20 mm overlap to vehicle and cut.

Fig 7: Identifying New Part Along Line

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