Install Outer Wheel Arch Section With Reinforcement

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• Pre-clean the bonding surfaces (1) on the new part and on the vehicle with cleaning agent R2.
  CONSUMABLE - CLEANING AGENT DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• (1) Clean bonding surfaces on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.
  CONSUMABLE - CLEANING AGENT DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

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• Apply adhesive K1 to the bonding surfaces (1).
  ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Body adhesive K1

  195 ml

  83190413015

• Install new part outer wheel arch section in the areas (1) using blind rivet N1.
  CONSUMABLE - BLIND RIVET DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Blind rivet N1  0 6.5 mm; clamping area 2.8-4.8 mm

  83190301414

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Avoid applying excessive heat to neighboring adhesive areas.
• Weld the new part in areas (2).

  Avoid excessive heat input to the nearby adhesive areas (1) and (3). Cool the bonded rivet areas with compressed air as needed.

• Weld the new part in areas (1) according to the new part preparation process.

  Avoid excessive application of heat to bonded rivet areas (2).

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• Weld the new part in the areas (1) and (2).

  Avoid excessive application of heat to adhesive area (arrows).

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• Weld the new part and the reinforcement plate in the area (1).

  Avoid excessive application of heat to adhesive area (2).

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• Install the new part luggage strap and weld it in the areas (1).

  Avoid excessive application of heat to bonded rivet areas (2).

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• Weld the new parts C-pillar reinforcement (1) and C-pillar insert (2).

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• Install the new part C-pillar reinforcement and weld it in the areas (3) to (1).

  Avoid excessive application of heat to bonded rivet areas (4).

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• Apply sealant to cavity sealing (1) and install cavity sealing.

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• Apply sealant to the inner cavity sealing (1).
• Install the new part C-pillar support and weld in the areas (2).
• Apply sealant to the outer cavity sealing (3) and install the cavity sealing.

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