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

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

• (1) Inner side frame, left

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Left Inner Side Frame

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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.

Open welded connections in area (3).

Remove part of the outer wheel arch section.

Fig 2: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement, 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 12 Ø 4.2 mm holes for blind rivets.

Installation of outer wheel arch section 

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Apply sealant to new CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE .

Install and rivet outer wheel arch section.

Fig 3: Identifying Bonding Surface Area

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