41 11 150 Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)

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Observe procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

The following new body parts are required :

(1) B-pillar with entrance

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar (With Entrance)

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Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connection Areas

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Dimension a = approx. 70 mm behind 25 mm dia. hole.

Dimension b = approx. 180 mm in front of 25 mm hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Installation note:

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

Separate welded connections on new part to match vehicle.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.

Apply repair welding spots in area (1) to existing welding spots on vehicle. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.