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41 14 505 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Side Panel Removed)

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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 :

Removal of outer wheel arch section 

Cut wheel arch along line (1).

REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2) .

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Cutting Line And Cavity Sealing Area
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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Cutting Line
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Installation note: 

Fit new part from below and weld in area (1) to overlap.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch Cutting Line
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Preparation of new part 

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

Adjust new part in conjunction with side wall to fit.

Installation of outer wheel arch section 

Install new part and weld.