41 11 565 Replace Sill In Vicinity Of Left C-Pillar (Rear Side Panel Removed)

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Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

The following new body parts are required:

• Entrance, rear (component is included on new side panel part)

Removing sill section 

Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension a = approx. 60 mm from center point of 20 mm dia. hole.

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

(welded connection (2) = reinforcement of jacking point on inside sill)

Remove rear entrance (3).

Installation note: 

When installing, replace welded connection (2) with BONDED CONNECTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Dimension

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Apply repair welding spots in area (1) to existing welding spots on new component/vehicle. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Preparation of new part 

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove sill section (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Sill Section And Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut

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Installing sill section 

Apply K5 ADHESIVE  to bonding surfaces (1).

Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld in place.

Fig 4: Identifying K5 Adhesive To Bonding Surfaces

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