41 11 302 Replace the entrance with right door post (partial replacement, B-pillar, rear side panel removed)

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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 right (not shown in illustration)
Shaped part, B-pillar, rear right (not shown in illustration)

Fig 1: Identifying Side Frame, Outer

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Removing entrance cover with door post:

Mark cutting lines according to specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 200 mm after rear edge of B-pillar.

Measurement b = approx. 140 mm from roof edge.

Measurement c = approx. 100 mm below severance cut b.

Measurement d= approx. 120 mm after 12 x 18 mm elongated hole.

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Lines a, b, c & d

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation note:

Cut-out sheet section (2) is needed again.

Fig 3: Open Weld Joints In Area And Cut-Out Sheet Section

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Mark cutting line in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 190 mm from roof edge.

Fig 4: Identifying Measurement "a"

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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View from wheel arch:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Open Weld Joint Area From Wheel Arch

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View from vehicle floorpan:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove the entrance cover.

Fig 7: Identifying Open Weld Joint Area At Vehicle Floorpan

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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.

Installing entrance cover with door post:

Bond the new CAVITY SEALING with sealant in the areas (1).

Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.

Fig 8: Installing Cavity Acoustic Baffles With Window Glass Adhesive In Area

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