41 14 512 Replacing complete rear right wheel arch (side panel removed)
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.
- Wheel arch, rear right (see "1" in illustration)
- Wheel arch, rear, outer half, right (see "2" in illustration)
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
Measurement a = approx. 20 mm.
Open weld joints in area (2).
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Installation:
Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE in area (2).
To prevent the danger of fire, cool the area (2) of the cavity acoustic baffle through the bore (3) with compressed air.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open weld joints in areas (1).
View from vehicle interior.
Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.
Open weld joints in areas (2).
Preparation of new part:
Open weld joints in area (1).
Remove metal section (2).
Preparation of new part:
Mark severance cut (1) in radius and in accordance with car and cut.
Remove metal section (2).
Installation:
Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.