41 11 720 Replacing rear left side member (partial replacement, rear panel and side panel at rear left removed)

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Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Side Member Of Reinforcement, Rear Axle Carrier With Cover

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Mark side member at rear according to distance a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 160 mm from rear screwing point of support bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Side Member Dimension

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Mark side member at rear according to distance a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 220 mm from cross-member, luggage compartment floor.

Open welding spots in areas (1).

Remove rear side member.

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS at all severance cuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Spots Area Dimension

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Preparation of new part

On account of reinforcing plate to be welded, rear side member consists in event of repair of 2 separate parts.

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on car and cut.

Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Mark

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Preparation of new part

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on car and cut.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Fig 5: Identifying Severance Cut Mark

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Fit new part (1).

Weld area (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Area And New Part

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