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Replace rear sill panelling (model L 35) > < Add-ons to 'Side panel, Replace' (Side panel removed) (Model L 48)

Replace rear sill panelling (model L 48)

  Remove

1.   Detach attaching parts
Object Number: 3447088  Size: DEFAULT

Important:   Note size of new part!
2.   Remove rear sill panelling
3.   Drill out rear sill panelling

  Install

Object Number: 3447089  Size: DEFAULT

4.   Cut new part to size within the component supplied

5.   Adjust rear sill panelling to fit
6.   Take off rear sill panelling
Object Number: 3447090  Size: DEFAULT

Important:   Observe body repair with structural adhesive.
7.   Apply corrosion protection adhesive system 93 160 535/15 05 000
Note:   Leave 40 mm around the MIG brazed seams free of adhesive.

8.   Adjust rear sill panelling to fit
Object Number: 3447091  Size: DEFAULT

9.   Weld rear sill panelling
Note:   Observe specifications for welded and riveted joints and for body repair with structural adhesive.

Object Number: 3447092  Size: DEFAULT

10.   Bend the wheel arch
•   Using a suitable hammer, bend over the flanged edge, at the same time holding a small mallet or block against it.
•   Apply excess adhesive as a seam seal and corrosion protection using a spatula or flat paintbrush
Use structural adhesive in area (II)

Object Number: 3447093  Size: DEFAULT

11.   MIG braze inner rear sill panelling

12.   Grind MIG brazed seams
13.   Seal bodywork seams and plug welds.
Note:   Observe corrosion protection measures for seam seals.
14.   Seal cavity
Note:   Observe protective wax corrosion protection measures.
15.   Apply underseal.
Note:   Observe corrosion protection measures for PVC protection.
16.   Fit attaching parts

Replace rear sill panelling (model L 35) > < Add-ons to 'Side panel, Replace' (Side panel removed) (Model L 48)