41 35 101 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement, Longitudinal Member Cover Before B-Pillar)

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Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A specific procedure must be followed here.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Side panel, rear
(2) Attachment, entrance, outer

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel, Rear And Attachment, Entrance, Outer
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Mark severance cut (1) on outer entrance attachment (2) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 50 mm in front of hole dia. 30 mm.

Open weld joints on outer entrance attachment (2) and remove component.

Installation:

On severance cuts (1), weld in reinforcing plate approx. 30 mm long. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (STEEL PLATE) .

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Mark On Outer Entrance Attachment With Measurement A

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Fig 3: Identifying Measurement, Weld Joints Areas And Bonded Areas

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

CAUTION: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Sunroof water drain hose is located behind severance cut a.

Measurement a = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement b = approx. 70 mm behind bore dia. 6 mm.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

NOTE: Side frame is bonded to floor pan in areas (3).

Installation information:

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2). See 41 00... INSTALLING A CAVITY BULKHEAD (EXPANDED) or 41 00... INSTALLING A CAVITY BULKHEAD (NOT EXPANDED) .
Weld in reinforcing plates approx. 30 mm long at severance cuts. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (STEEL PLATE) .

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Areas And Brazed Joints Areas

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Installation:

Make a metal angle bracket (1) to protect water drain hose against welding heat. Length a = 30 mm. Attach metal angle bracket (1) to hose and secure centrally under cutting edge through welding spots.

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Angle Bracket And Length

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Installation information:

Apply adhesive in areas (1). See 41 00... BONDING STEEL PARTS .

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2). See 41 00... INSTALLING A CAVITY BULKHEAD (EXPANDED) or 41 00... INSTALLING A CAVITY BULKHEAD (NOT EXPANDED) .

Fig 6: Identifying Applying Adhesive Areas And Window Glass Adhesive Area

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Installation:

Reinforcement of C-pillar latch striker is originally bonded to outer wheel arch. Drill holes for spot welding in contact area of reinforcement (1). Adjust side panel to fit and weld holes above wheel arch.

Fig 7: Identifying Spot Welding Contact Area Of Reinforcement

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