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) Wheel arch, outer, rear
• (2) Reinforcement, B-pillar, inner
• (3) Mounting, rollover protection
• (4) Wheel arch, rear, inner half
• (5) End plate, side frame
• (6) Support, frame side member
• (7) Support, wheel arch
  Fig 1: Wheel Arch, Reinforcement, Mounting, Wheel Arch, End Plate And Support

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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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View from below: 

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open adhesive joints in area (2).

Remove rollover protection mounting (3).

Installation: 

Plug/spot-weld in area (2) of wheel arch side.

Fig 6: Identifying Rollover Protection Mounting And Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in area (2) additionally.

Set 5 additional welding spots in area (3).

Fig 7: Identifying Weld Joint Areas And Welding Spots Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in area (2) additionally.

Fig 8: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation: 

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 9: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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