41 14 020 Replacing front left wheel arch

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

• (1) Wheel arch, front
• (2) Outer wheel arch carrier support

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch And Outer Wheel Arch Carrier Support

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Removing the wheel arch 

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open SPOT-WELDED ADHESIVE JOINTS  in area (2).

Remove the carrier support.

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier Support Welding Areas

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Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension a = 20 mm from A-pillar component.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Installation note: 

Weld on new part, overlapping severance cut connection face.

Fig 3: Identifying A-Pillar Component Dimension

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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New part preparation 

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Severance Cut Area

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Installing the wheel arch 

Adjust new parts with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.