41 14 504 Replacing Rear Right Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Side Panel Removed)

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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.

The following new body parts are required :

(1) Outer wheel arch section, rear
(4) Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Wheel Arch Section
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Removal of outer wheel arch section

Cut wheel arch along line (1).

REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2) .

Fig 2: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Cutting Line

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).

IMPORTANT: Severance cut in area (3) not permitted!

Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Cutting Line, Severance Cut And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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Preparation of new part

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Installation of outer wheel arch section

Fit new part from below and adjust to fit in conjunction with side wall.

Weld new part.