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

Read general service information under 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) C-pillar reinforcement
• (3) Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
• (4) Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear And Outer Wheel Arch With C-Pillar Reinforcement

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Fig 2: Identifying Cut Mark And Welding Areas On Wheel Arch

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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  See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED)  or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED)  (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut With Welding And Adhesive Applying Areas

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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: Identifying Welding And Cutting Areas

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