41 35 105 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel: Notes

Refer to relevant service information in BODY, GENERAL .

Observe procedures in REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Side panel, rear
(2) Shaped part, B-pillar, outer (not shown)
(3) Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel - Rear
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

IMPORTANT: A cavity bulkhead is located in area (3) of C-pillar. When opening brazed joint in area, do not heat component too strongly. To avoid risk of fire, cool C-pillar through bore from interior with compressed air.

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas

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Installation:

Fill area (3) with cavity foam from interior through bore.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (4).

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed seam in area (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas

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