41 11 513 Replacing cover for side member (partial replacement door pillar, front and rear side panels removed)

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Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Frame

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Mark cutting line in accordance with specified measurements.

Measurement a = 45 mm below center point of 12 mm dia. hole.

Measurement b = 105 mm below center point of 25 mm dia. hole.

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Line Dimensions

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Mark and cut cutting line (1) centrally in 12 mm dia. hole.

Cut outer plate only for severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Plate Cutting Line Dimension

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Fig 4: Identifying Welding Spots Areas

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Open welding spots in areas (1).

View from vehicle floorpan:

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).

Installation:

Spot-weld bonding is used in area (2).

Observe specific procedure.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Joint And Spot-Weld Areas

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View from vehicle interior:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Joint Areas

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View from vehicle interior:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Welded Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part

Apply ADHESIVE in areas (1).

Installation:

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 9: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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