Rear inner wheel arch

Operation 7210B40 · Structure elements-central and rear part

Removal

See Op. 7210E51 Left rear wing .

See Op. 7210B35 Rear outer wheel arch .

Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

Straighten the body if necessary.

1 Remove the PVC treatment from the door sill to expose the spot welds using a vibrating cutter and appropriate blade.

2 Drill out weld points in the areas shown in the figure.

1 Use a chamfering machine to crop the weld spots indicated in the figure.

2 Drill out spot welds in the areas shown in the figure.

3 Use a chisel and mallet to remove the inner wheel arch.

1 Make equidistant holes as shown in the figure.

Straighten the panel edges using a mallet and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.

2 Apply electroweldable paint finish to the panel edges shown in the figure.

1 Working at the bench, use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from the panel edges shown in the figure.

2 Apply electroweldable paint finish to the panel edges shown in the figure.

Refitting

1 Position the part on the car and secure using self-locking clips.

2 Use a spot welder to weld the roof panel in the areas shown in the figure.

3 Use a MIG welder to fill the holes made previously.

1 Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.

2 Seal the areas indicated in the figure.

Restore the PVC treatment.

3 Apply sound-deadening panels.

Apply paint.

See Op. 7210B35 Rear outer wheel arch .

See Op. 7210E51 Left rear wing .