41 14 505 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section Partial Replacement (Side Wall Removed)

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

Following new body parts are required (refer to BMW ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Side frame, inside rear
(2) Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section Side Frame

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Blind rivets N3	16
Cleaning agent R1	1
Cavity sealing wax remover	1
Sealant D1

Removal of outer wheel arch section

Fig 2: Identifying Mark Severance Cut, C-Pillar Reinforcement And Cavity Acoustic Baffle

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Mark severance cut (1) next to C-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut

Open welded connections in area (3).

Remove cavity acoustic baffle (4).

Preparation of new part

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

Fig 3: Identifying Blind Rivets N3 In Bonding Surfaces

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NOTE: Side panel omitted for clarity.
Adjust new parts in combination with side wall to fit and secure.
Set sixteen 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N3 in bonding surfaces (1).
Remove new part and deburr holes.

Installation of outer wheel arch section

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

Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Apply sealant to new CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE .

Install and rivet wheel arch outer part in connection with side panel.