41 14 020 Replacing front left wheel arch: Notes

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only an approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new parts are required:

(1) Carrier support, outer wheel arch section
(2) Carrier support, bulkhead
(3) Wheel arch inner section support member
(4) Front spring strut dome
Support bracket shaped part

Fig 1: Inner/Outer Wheel Arch Section Supports, Bulkhead Support, And Strut Dome

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The following CONSUMABLES are required:

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K1	1
Blind rivet N1	8
Blind rivet N7	20
Cavity sealing wax remover	1
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1	1

Removal:

Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (2).

Release SPOT-WELDED ADHESIVE JOINTS in area (3) and remove partial carrier support section.

Fig 2: Severance Cut Mark And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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Mark severance cuts (1) and (2) and cut according to schematic diagram.

Release WELDED CONNECTIONS in area (3) and remove partial inner carrier support part section.

NOTE: New part is installed with overlap in area of severance cut (2).

Fig 3: Severance Cut Mark And Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in area (2).

Fig 4: Severance Cut Marks And Welded Connections Area

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Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in area (1).

Fig 5: Severance Cut Mark

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Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (1) and (2).

NOTE: Do not drill into or through the engine support when releasing the welded connections!

Fig 6: Welded Connections Areas

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Release WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (1) and (2) and remove wheel arch.

NOTE: Do not drill into or through the engine support when releasing the welded connections!

Fig 7: Welded Connections Areas

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Preparation of new part:

Center-punch welded connections in areas (1) and drill through with Ø 6.8 mm drill. Remove the remaining areas of the welded connections, which were not removed with the drill, from the inside of the engine support by grinding them off.

NOTE: The new part is joined in areas (1) by adhesive riveting. The bore holes in areas (1) are required for fitting the blind rivets.

Ø 6.8 mm bore holes are transferred to the engine support when adjusting the new part.

Fig 8: Adhesive-Riveting Areas

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Center-punch welded connections in areas (1) and drill through with Ø 6.8 mm drill.

Remove the remaining areas of the welded connections, which were not removed with the drill, from the inside of the engine support by grinding them off.

NOTE: The new part is joined in areas (1) by adhesive riveting. The bore holes in areas (1) are required for fitting the blind rivets.

Ø 6.8 mm bore holes are transferred to the engine support when adjusting the new part.

Fig 9: Adhesive-Riveting Areas

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

Transfer Ø 6.8 mm bore holes to engine support in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 10: Welded Connections Areas

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Transfer Ø 6.8 mm bore holes to engine support in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 11: Welded Connections Areas

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In area (1), prepare new part for joining by welding.

Fig 12: Severance Cut Mark

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Produce REINFORCEMENT PLATE (1) for severance cut (2) and adjust.

Adjust bulkhead (3).

In areas (4), prepare new parts for joining by welding.

Fig 13: Severance Cut And Welding Areas

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Mark severance cut on carrier support inner section according to severance cut on vehicle +20 mm material extra and cut.

Adjust new part and prepare in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

NOTE: Follow procedure for replacement of SPOT-WELDED ADHESIVE JOINTS in area (2).

Fig 14: Weld-Joint Areas And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints

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Install new part in areas (1) and (2), prepare for joining by welding.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

NOTE: Follow procedure for replacement of SPOT-WELDED ADHESIVE JOINTS in area (2).

(3) = position of cavity sealing.

Fig 15: Cavity Sealing Position And Weld-Joint Areas

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IMPORTANT:

Structure bonding:

Observe PREPARATION OF BONDING SURFACES .

Installation:

Clean bonding surfaces on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install wheel arch with alignment bracket or universal mount.

Rivet the new part with the blind rivet N7 in the areas (1).

Use the blind rivet N1 in the areas (2).

Fig 16: Welded Connections Areas

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Rivet the new part with the blind rivet N7 in the areas (1).

In area (2), use blind rivet N1.

Fig 17: Welded Connections Areas

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Weld new part in area (1).

Fig 18: Severance Cut Mark

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Install reinforcement plate (1) and weld with severance cut (2). Weld new part and bulkhead (3) in the areas (4).

Fig 19: Reinforcement Plate, Severance Cut, And Welding Areas

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Install new part, weld in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 20: Weld-Joint Areas And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints

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Apply sealant on CAVITY SEALING (3).

Install new part, weld in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 21: Cavity Sealing Position And Weld-Joint Areas

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