41 14 021 Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Wheel arch, front
(2) Support carrier, wheel arch, front,

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch, Front & Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Front
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Weld in area (2) additionally.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas (1 Of 3)

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas (2 Of 3)

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas (3 Of 3)

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Mark severance cut before dia. 20 mm and cut.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation:

Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.

Fig 6: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas (1 Of 3)

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Mark severance cut (2) in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Fig 7: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas (2 Of 3)

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 8: Identifying Weld Joints In Areas (3 Of 3)

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