41 14 512 Replacing complete rear right wheel arch (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.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Wheel arch, rear right
(2) Wheel arch, rear, outer half, right

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Right Wheel Arch And Rear Right Outer Half 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. 20 mm.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area And Severance Cut Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE in area (2).

IMPORTANT: Fire hazard when welding the new part!
To prevent the danger of fire, cool the area (2) of the cavity acoustic baffle through the bore (3) with compressed air.

Fig 3: Identifying Open Weld Joints Areas And Window Glass Adhesive Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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View from vehicle interior.

Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Severance Cut Area And Weld Joints Areas

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Metal Section And Weld Joints Area

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Preparation of new part:

Mark severance cut (1) in radius and in accordance with car and cut.

Remove metal section (2).

Installation:

Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Fig 8: Identifying Metal Section And Severance Cut Mark

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