41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)

Spot-weld bonding is used on the E60. Observe specific procedure.

Following new body parts are required :

• Wheel arch, outer, rear
• C-pillar, inner
  Fig 1: Wheel Arch, Outer, Rear, C-Pillar And Inner

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  Fig 2: Mark On Severance Cut

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from side panel cut.

Remove cavity bulkhead (3).

Open weld joints in areas (4).

Installation information: 

• Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (3).

Installation: 

Make a metal angle bracket (1) to protect water drain hose against welding heat. Length a = 30 mm. Fit metal angle (1) on hose and secure centrally under cutting edge through welding spots.

Fig 3: Metal Angle Bracket

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove front C-pillar reinforcement (2).

Fig 4: Open Weld Joints Area And C-Pillar Reinforcement

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 200 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Mark severance cut (1) on new part in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Insert REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Fig 5: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Fig 6: Cut Wheel Arch Along Line

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Fig 7: Severance Cut

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Cut outer metal sheet only.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Fig 8: Cut Wheel Arch Along Line And Open Weld Joints In Areas

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