41 14 503 Replacing rear right outer wheel arch section (side wall 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.

The following new body parts are required:

Wheel arch, rear, outer half, right (see "1" in illustration)

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch
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Removal of the outer wheel arch section:

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

A = approx. 20 mm

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 2: Marked Severance Cut (1) & Open Joint Area

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Remove outer wheel arch section.

Fig 3: Severance Cut (1) And Open Weld Joint Area

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Preparation of new part:

Mark severance cut (1) in radius and cut.

Mark new part according to severance cut on car (2) + 20 mm additional material and cut (3).

Fig 4: Mark New Part According To Severance Cut On Car + 20 mm Additional Material And Cut

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Installation outer wheel arch section:

Adjust new part to fit in area (1) between flange (2) and side panel extension (3).

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Fig 5: Adjust Part To Fit In Area (1) Between Flange And Side Panel Extension

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