Installing Rear Side Panel

Information 

• Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive. 
• The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed. 
• Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 

1. Apply adhesive. → Application depth: 3.0 mm 

   Working with body structural adhesive → 5x00in working with body structural adhesive

   Fig 1: Applying Adhesive And Body Sealant

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2. Apply adhesive and body sealant.
   1. 2.1. Apply adhesive. → Application depth: 3.0 mm 

      Working with body structural adhesive → 5x00in working with body structural adhesive

   2. 2.2. Apply body sealant to the sealing elements -area a-  .

      Wurth klebt und dichtet body sealant

      Fig 2: Identifying Body Sealant Applying Area

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3. Fit and secure rear side panel.

   Observe gap dimensions. → 5x00in diagram - body gap dimensions

4. Weld in rear side panel.
   1. 4.1. Resistance spot-weld rear side panel.
      Fig 3: Identifying Spot-Weld Rear Side Panel

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   2. 4.2. Rivet in rear side panel.
      Fig 4: Riveting In Rear Side Panel

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   3. 4.3. Apply a full weld to the rear side panel using inert gas.
      Fig 5: Identifying Weld Rear Side Panel

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5. Flange edge of wheel arch.
   Fig 6: Identifying Flange Edge Of Wheel Arch

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6. Stick on new insulating mat.
   Fig 7: Identifying Stick On Insulating Mat

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