41 11 311 Replace entrance for front left door

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Frame

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Dimension "a" = approx. 150 mm behind 20 mm dia. hole.

Dimension "b" = approx. 130 mm before 8 mm dia. hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connection Areas

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View from below.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove the entrance section.

Installation note:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Separate welded connections on new part to match vehicle.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connection Area

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