41 21 940 Left C-pillar partial replacement (side panel removed)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

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.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Support, C-pillar
(2) Reinforcement plate
(3) C-pillar, bottom inner
(4) Extension, side panel

Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Support, Reinforcement Plate, Bottom Inner C-Pillar And Side Panel Extension

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Joints Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove C-pillar section.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Joints Area

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Installation:

First weld reinforcement plate (1) and C-pillar (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And C-Pillar

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Installation:

Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.

Fig 7: Identifying New Component Welding Area

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Preparation of new part:

Adjust new parts to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.