4114502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed): Notes

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Read general service information under BODY .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

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 (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue):

(1) Wheel arch, outer, rear
(2) C-pillar reinforcement
(3) Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
(4) Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Wheel Arch And C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Fig 2: Identifying Cut Mark, Cavity Acoustic Baffles And Welding Areas On Wheel Arch
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 140 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED) or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED) (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut With Welding And Adhesive Applying Areas

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

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from lock striker reinforcement.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation:

Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (3).