41 14 503 Replacing Rear Right Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Right Side Panel Removed)

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :

DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling with hybrid cars

Read contents of BODY .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS and OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS .

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 (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Wheel arch, rear, outer half
(2) Reinforcement, C-pillar, bottom
(3) Shaped parts, wheel arch (not pictured)

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Half Wheel Arch And Reinforcement
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Removing the outer wheel arch section:

REMOVE CAVITY SEALING (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove reinforcement on C pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Measurement a = 20 mm

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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Fig 4: Identifying Cavity Sealing, Severance Cut, Severance Cut Area, Component Shape Area And Welded Connections Area

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REMOVE CAVITY SEALING (1).

Mark severance cut (2) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = 20 mm distance from radius.

IMPORTANT: Severance cut in area (3) not permitted!
Adapt measurement a to component shape in area (4).
Open welded connections in area (5).
Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

New part preparation:

Mark new part in radius (1) and cut.

Fig 5: Identifying Cut Radius

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Installing the outer wheel arch section:

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

Weld new part.