41 14 511 Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Wall 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 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.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Outer wheel arch section, rear
(2) Reinforcement, C-pillar, bottom
(3) Rear wheel arch
(4) Reinforcement, D-pillar, inner
(5) C-pillar reinforcement
(6) Shaped parts, wheel arch (not pictured)
(7) Shaped part, D-pillar, outer

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Reinforcement, Rear Wheel Arch, C-Pillar Reinforcement And Shaped Parts
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Removing the wheel arch:

Fig 2: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Cut Line, Welded Connections Areas And Cavity Sealing

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Roughly cut C-pillar reinforcement along line (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove sheet section.

Installation note:

Replace both CAVITY SEALING (3).

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Dimension a = 20 mm

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Roughly cut rear wheel arch along line (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Wheel Arch Cut Line

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Roughly cut rear wheel arch along line (2).

Remove wheel arch section.

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Rear Wheel Arch Cut Line

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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View from vehicle interior:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Roughly cut mounting for automatic reel unit along line (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Automatic Reel Unit Cut Mounting Line And Welded Connections Area

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Fig 11: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Cut Lines And Welded Connections Areas

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Roughly cut C-pillar reinforcement along lines (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove sheet sections.

Roughly cut wheel arch along line (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Wheel Arch Cut Line And Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Dimension a = approx. 70 mm from roof edge.

Open welding spot joints in areas (2).

Fig 13: Identifying Severance Cut, Welding Spot Joints Areas And Metal Section

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Installation note:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Remove metal section (3).

Perform only severance cut (1) on new part.

Roughly mark severance cuts (1) and cut.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove sheet section.

Fig 14: Identifying Severance Cut And Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Installation note:

REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).

Fig 15: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Cavity Sealing

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Roughly mark severance cuts (2) and cut.

Remove sheet sections.

Fig 16: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Severance Cuts

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Fig 17: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Cut Line, Welded Connections Areas And Cavity Sealing

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Roughly cut D-pillar reinforcement along line (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove remaining parts of wheel arch.

Installation note:

Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY SEALING (3).

Preparation of new part:

Mark new part (wheel arch outer half) in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Weld new part in area (2) overlapping.

Fig 18: Identifying Extra Material Cut Area And Weld Area

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Open weld joints in area (1) and remove bulkhead plate.

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

Fig 19: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Severance Cut

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Installing the wheel arch:

Adjust new components in conjunction with side wall to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Welding new parts.

Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.

Fig 20: Identifying Weld Components Areas

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Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.

Fig 21: Identifying Weld Components Areas

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Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.

Fig 22: Identifying Weld Components Areas

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