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41 35 115 Replacing rear right side panel

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN  vehicle.

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 

The following new body parts are required:

The following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Wall
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MATERIAL QUANTITY SPECIFICATION

Material Quantity
Adhesive K5b 1
Blind rivets N3 10
Punch rivets N4 15
EMC screws 1
Cleaning agent R1 1
Cavity sealing wax remover 1
Sealant D1  

Removing side wall 

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove side panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Panel And Welded Connections Area
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New part preparation 

Adjust side panel and secure.

In areas (1) to (4) set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Dimension a = 67 mm from B-pillar component edge.

CAUTION: In area (1) take account of subsequent fixing of split door hinge.
NUMBER SPECIFICATION

Area Number
1 3
2 1
3 1
4 5
Fig 3: Identifying Areas For Blind Rivets
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Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

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

Installing side wall 

Clean all  bonding surfaces (1) on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1!

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Mount side panel and rivet with blind rivets (1).

In areas (1) and (2) rivet side panel with punch rivets.

NUMBER SPECIFICATION

Area Number
1 5
2 10
Fig 4: Identifying Areas For Punch Rivets
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After completing tasks 

Remove excess adhesive in the entire adhesive area.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Seal adhesive area with sealant D1. 

Fit an EMC SCREW  after adhesive has hardened in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Area
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