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

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!

• (1) Wheel arch, outer, rear
• (2) C-pillar reinforcement
• (3) Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
• (4) Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)

Fig 1: Wheel Arch And C-Pillar Reinforcement

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Fig 2: Wheel Arch, Rear Entrance Shaped Part And C-Pillar Reinforcement

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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: 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).

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 4: Weld Joint Areas And Spot Flange Area

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