41 14 502 Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section Replacement (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)

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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) Wheel arch, outer, rear
(2) Reinforcement, C-pillar, inner

Fig 1: Outer Rear Wheel Arch And Inner C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Mark severance cut on inner C-pillar reinforcement in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 150 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Remove inner C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 2: Open Weld Joints Areas And Measurement

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Mark severance cut (1) on outer wheel arch in accordance with illustration and cut.

Fig 3: Severance Cut Mark

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Preparation of new part:

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

Fig 4: Cutting Part

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