41 11 301 Replacing cover for longitudinal member with left door pillar (partial replacement B-pillar, rear side panel removed)
Refer to relevant service information in BODY, GENERAL .
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.
The following new body parts are required:
- Side frame, outer (1)
- Shaped part, B-pillar, inner left (not shown in illustration)
- Shaped part, B-pillar, bottom left (not shown in illustration)
- Shaped part, B-pillar, rear bottom left (not shown in illustration)
Removing entrance cover with door post:
Mark cutting lines according to specified dimensions and cut.
Measurement a = approx. 120 mm after elongated hole dia. 12 x 18 mm.
Measurement b = approx. 70 mm from roof edge.
Measurement c = approx. 100 mm below severance cut b.
Measurement d = approx. 300 mm after rear edge of B-pillar.
Remove cavity sealing (1).
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Installation note:
Cut-out sheet section (2) is still needed.
Mark cutting line in accordance with specified measurement and cut.
Measurement a = approx. 120 mm from roof edge.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
View from vehicle interior:
Open weld joints in area (1).
View from vehicle floorpan:
Open weld joints in area (1).
Remove entrance cover.
Preparation of new part:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.
Attach new cavity acoustic baffles with window adhesive in areas (1).
Installing entrance cover with door post:
Bond new CAVITY SEALING with sealant in areas (1).
In area (1) replace sealing with body sealant.
Apply sealant to new cavity acoustic baffle.
Install cavity sealing. Install new part with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.