41 14 511 Replace complete rear left wheel arch (rear left rear side panel removed)

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

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear wheel arch
(2) Shaped part, side wall (not shown)
(3) Shaped part, top cavity (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Arch

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Removing the wheel arch

Remove cavity sealing (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Welded Connections Area

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

Installation note:

For production reasons, the repair sequence varies from the standard sequence. Fit new part in area (2) onto the pipe flange from the outside.

Fig 3: Identifying Pipe Flange Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1) and remove wheel arch.

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Arch Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Installation outer wheel arch section

Install new parts and weld the same as series.

Coat CAVITY SEALINGS with sealant. Fit cavity sealings.