Removal of outer wheel arch section
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Fig 1: Identifying Sheet Section, Cavity Acoustic Baffles, Rivet Joints Area And Welded Connections Areas
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
IMPORTANT:
Cut outer panel only.
Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from centerpoint of 14 mm dia. hole.
Open welded connections in areas (2).
Fold sheet section (3) forwards and open weld joints in area (4).
Open rivet joints in area (5).
Remove sheet section.
Installation note:
Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.
Replace both CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES (6).
No rivet connection in area (5). Weld new part.
Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from centerpoint of 14 mm dia. hole.
Open welded connections in areas (2).
Fold sheet section (3) forwards and open weld joints in area (4).
Open rivet joints in area (5).
Remove sheet section.
Installation note:
Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.
Replace both CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES (6).
No rivet connection in area (5). Weld new part.
Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (1)
Open welded connections in area (2).
Remove outer section of wheel arch.