Installation Procedure

Cut the replacement body side outer panel section in corresponding locations to fit the original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow min. 1 times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
NOTE: Pre-spot operation. The number of spots is specified in the documentation from the welding equipment manufacturer.

Prepare inner rocker panel (1) with reinforcement (PSO).

Fig 1: Positioning Body Side Outer Panel On Vehicle
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Position the new body side outer panel on the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Area On Body Side Outer Panel
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Verify the fit of the new body side outer panel.
Remove new quarter outer panel.
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (2). Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .
Adhesive on Sound Deadener (1)

Apply glue (3) to the inside of the reinforcement plate.

Fig 3: Identifying Spot Weld (SPP) Area On Body Side Outer Panel
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Apply 1K-Adhesive on the sound deadener (1). Refer to CHEMICAL PRODUCTS .
Position the new body side outer panel on the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying MIG-Braze Applying Area On Body Side Outer Panel
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Verify the fit of the new body side outer panel.
Clamp the new body side outer panel into position.
NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

Spot weld (1) the body side outer panel accordingly.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area
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NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

Spot weld (SPP) the body side outer panel (1) accordingly.

Fig 6: Identifying Spot Weld (SPP) Applying Area On Body Side Outer Panel
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MIG-braze (1) the body side outer panel.

Fig 7: Identifying MIG-Braze Applying Area On Body Side Outer Panel
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Pre-flange wheel housing.
Using a suitable hammer, bend over the flanged edge 45° (1), at the same time holding a small mallet or block against it. Use structural adhesive in the area (2).

Fig 8: Bending Flanged Edge Using Tool
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Bend the wheel arch.
Apply excess adhesive as a seam seal and corrosion protection using a spatula or flat paintbrush. Use structural adhesive in area (1).

Fig 9: Bending Wheel Arch
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Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (BASE) or ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (CORROSION PROTECTION) .
Install all related panels and components.
- Install the rear side door. Refer to REAR SIDE DOOR REPLACEMENT .
- Install the rear side door weatherstrip - body side. Refer to REAR SIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT .
- Install the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to REAR COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL CARPET REPLACEMENT .
- Install the rear window. Refer to REAR WINDOW 4D, REPLACE
- Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to REAR COMPARTMENT LID REPLACEMENT
- Install the rear compartment lid weatherstrip. Refer to REAR COMPARTMENT LID WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT .
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to REAR BUMPER FASCIA REPLACEMENT .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .