Removing Rear Side Panel

Information 

Mark cut A  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

Information 

Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

1. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 320 mm → Distance: 80 mm 
   Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Panel Distance

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   Information 

   The insulating mat will be damaged irreparably during removal and must be replaced.

2. Heat up insulating mat with a hot-air gun and remove it.
   Fig 2: Rear Side Panel Component Location

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   Drill out spotwelds A  through two plate thicknesses.

3. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill   .
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Side Panel

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4. Drill through clinch points using a → Diameter: 6.5 mm  .
   Fig 4: Drilling Out Connection Point

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   Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

5. Drill out clinch points on the side panel as far as the plate lying underneath (closing panel) from the outside.
   Fig 5: Drilling Out Clinch Points On Side Panel

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6. Bend up edge of wheel arch.
   1. 6.1. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   2. 6.2. Bend up edge of wheel arch.
      Fig 6: Bending Up Edge Of Wheel Arch

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7. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   Fig 7: Identifying Heat Up Connection Areas

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   Fig 8: Identifying Rear Side Panel

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8. Remove rear side panel.