41 14 020 Replacing front left wheel arch

Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Carrier Support

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Removing the wheel arch

Open welded connections in areas (1).

OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).

Remove the carrier support.

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier Support Welded Connection Areas

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Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension "a" = 20 mm from A-pillar component.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Installation note:

Weld on new part, overlapping severance cut connection face.

Fig 3: Identifying A-Pillar Component Dimension

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Front Left Wheel Arch Welded Connection Areas

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New part preparation

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Front Left Wheel Arch Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut on new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle +20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Front Left Wheel Arch Severance Cut Marks

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Installing the wheel arch

Adjust new parts with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.