| Removal and Installation Name Specification Quarter panel Weatherstrip retaining panel Removal | | -
General notes - Depending on the damage, it is also possible to carry out a sectional replacement of the quarter panel (see Operation 44 512 0).
- Remove the following: bumper, tail lamp, tailgate seal, tailgate, vent bezel, filler flap, tank filler neck, side window, inner trim panels, inner fender, seat cushion, rear seat backrest, seatbelt, roof liner, roof rail cover strip, rocker panel trim and lock striker.
- Move the floor covering and wiring away from the working area.
- Pay attention to the cut of the replacement part at the join between the quarter panel and the rocker panel.
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Note - If the damage is appropriate, the quarter panel can be renewed together with the roof rail. This requires the cut to be accurate.
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Quarter panel - Remove the weatherstrip retaining panel
- Cut points.
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Quarter panel - Continuous MIG seam weld
- At the cut edge, spot weld the backing strip and continuous MIG seam weld.
- Before installation, apply clinched flange sealer. Flange the wheel arch folded joint and resistance spot weld.
- Puddle weld
- Before installing the new part, weld on the reinforcement plate.
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Weatherstrip retaining panel | | |
