41 14 504 Replacing Rear Right Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Side Panel Removed)

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Outer wheel arch section, rear

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Blind rivets N3	12
Cleaning agent R1	1
Cavity sealing wax remover	1
Sealant D1

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Wheel Arch Section

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Removal of outer wheel arch section

Mark severance cut (1) approx. 20 mm next to component edge of C-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Severance cut in area (3) not permitted.

Open welded connections in area (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections And Severance Cut 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 parts in combination with side wall to fit and secure.

In area of bonding surface (1), drill twelve 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N3.

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Bonding Surface Area

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Installation of outer wheel arch section

IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Apply sealant to CAVITY SEALING .

Install and rivet wheel arch outer part in connection with side panel.