41 13 510 Left Equipment Carrier Partition Wall Replacement (Wheel Arch Removed)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

The weight-reduced aluminum front end structure (GRAV) is used on this vehicle.

Observe relevant procedures in BODY, GENERAL .

Following new body parts are required:

1. Complete partition wall reinforcement
2. Shaped part, partition wall, equipment compartment (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Complete Partition Wall Reinforcement

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Open rivet joints in areas (1) to (3).

Open EMC weld seam in area (5).

Installation: 

Use 4 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (3).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) additionally in area (4).

Use 2 EMC screws additionally in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rivet Joints Areas

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Open rivet joints in areas (1) and (2).

Open EMC weld seam in area (3).

Installation: 

Use 3 rivets (size 13) in areas (1).

Use 4 rivets (size 13) in area (2).

Use 2 EMC screws additionally in area (2).

Carry over holes for rivets to new part. Adjust new part together with wheel arch to fit and secure.

Drill through both parts together.

Stick on cavity acoustic baffle all round with window glass adhesive in area (4).

Bond  new part.

Rivet  new part.

Fig 3: Identifying EMC Weld Seam Area

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