41 14 511 Replacing complete rear left wheel arch (rear left side panel removed)

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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.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear wheel arch
(2) Closing plate, wheel arch
(3) Shaped part

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Arch, Closing Plate And Shaped Part

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

Installation:

For manufacturing reasons, the repair joining sequence differs from the series joining sequence. Fit new part in area (2) from outside onto pipe flange and MAG weld.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Joints Areas

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Open welding spots in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Spot Areas

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Open welding spots in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Spot Areas

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Open welding spots in areas (1).

Installation:

Fit in new part.

Before welding, also adjust rear side panel to fit.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Spot Areas

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Installation:

Weld in area (1) additionally.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Areas

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Installation:

Stick CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (1) in area (2) with window glass adhesive.

Fig 7: Identifying Cavity Acoustic Baffle Areas

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