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

Observe procedure for repair stage 3. See 41 00 REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of 41 00... 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See 41 00... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS .

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs. See 41 00... WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT (BMW AND MINI VEHICLES) .

Following new body parts are required (refer to 41 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

• (1) Side section, inner
  Fig 1: Identifying Inner Side Section

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Removal of outer wheel arch section 

Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Measurement a = 20 mm from radius.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section And Mark Severance Cut Dimension

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(1) = continuous severing cut according to graphic above.

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2). See 41 00... OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS .

Release outer wheel arch section from cavity sealing (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section 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.

Disconnect required components from the new component.

Adjust outer wheel arch section in combination with side wall to fit and secure.

Installation of outer wheel arch section 

Install and weld outer wheel arch section.

Apply sealant in the area of the cavity sealing.