Removing Wheel Arch

Mark severance cut (1) in front of holder (2) and cut (holder (2) remains on vehicle).

Open welded connections in area (3).

Installation: 

Mark severance cut (1) in on new part and cut. Take off holder (2).

Apply sealant to cavity acoustic baffle  See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED)  or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED)  (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cut With Sealant And Welding Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation: 

If equipment compartment partition wall (2) is damaged, cut along line (3).

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Bond both parts overlapping and rivet. Depending on accessibility, use punch rivets N4 and blind rivets N3.

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas On Compartment Partition Wall

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welding Areas

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