41 14 502 Replacing rear left outer wheel arch section with reinforcement (rear quarter panel removed)

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

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

Use only an approved SPOT WELDER  for repairs!

The following new parts are required:

1. Rear outer wheel arch section
2. Side frame, outer

Fig 1: Rear Outer Wheel Arch Section And Outer Side Frame

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Removal: 

Remove cavity sealing (1).

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

Open the welded connections in area (3) and remove the C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 2: C-Pillar Reinforcement Welded Connections Area

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Remove cavity sealing (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

LOOSEN  spot-welded adhesive joints in area (3).

Remove outer section of wheel arch.

Fig 3: Removing Outer Section Of Wheel Arch

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark separating cut on reinforcement for C-pillar (new part center side frame) as per separating cut on vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Remove adhesive residues in the area (1).

Prepare new parts for joining through welding and adapt in combination with side panel.

Fig 4: Removing Adhesive Residues

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Installation: 

Install new part and weld in area (1).

Apply sealant to CAVITY SEALING . Install cavity sealing (2).

Fig 5: Installing Cavity Sealing

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Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld in areas (1).

Apply sealant to cavity sealing. Install cavity sealing (2).

Fig 6: Applying Sealant To Cavity Sealing

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