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Side Panel, Replace (Model L67)
Important: Before
replacing the side panel you must check that the folding roof
dimensions are correct
Important: Note
specification for welded, brazed and riveted joints  and body repair
with structural adhesive !
 Remove
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Detach attaching parts
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Detach and drill away exterior rear panel
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Grind through MIG-brazing seams (1)
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Observe cutting line (2)
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Drill off side panel
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Separate the MIG brazed joints (arrow)
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Grind through the flange in the wheel arch area or use the
chisel from the flanging tool kit MKM-6392 to remove it.
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Drill out the spot welds
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Install
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Adjust and remove new side panel reinforcement part on side
panel
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Apply corrosion protection adhesive system to side panel
reinforcement
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Apply 1K adhesive to side panel reinforcement (1)
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Weld side panel reinforcement to new side panel part
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Prepare new side panel part
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Incorporate 5x ( 5x18 mm )
slot
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Fit the new side panel
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Remove the new side panel
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Apply corrosion protection adhesive system
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Adjust side panel to fit
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MIG-braze side panel.
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Pre-flange wheel housing
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Pre-bend the flanged edge with a suitable hammer, using a fist
or a block behind it, or use the folding iron from the flanging
tool kit MKM-6392
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Use structural adhesive in area (II)
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Bend the wheel arch
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Bend over flanged edge using bending pliers (1) KM-6396
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Apply excess adhesive as a seam seal and corrosion protection
using a spatula or flat paintbrush
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Use structural adhesive in area (II)
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Grind down MIG-brazed seam in the area of the sill
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Grind the depression, following the seam
Note: Do not grind
through the weld!
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Draw a cut line on the new rear panel.
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Cut and fit new exterior rear panel
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Cut new part along drawn cut line
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Remove new partial replacement of exterior rear panel
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Apply corrosion protection adhesive system
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Fit new partial replacement of exterior rear panel
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Weld and MIG-braze new partial replacement of exterior rear
panel
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Grind MIG-brazing seams on contact surface
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Seal body, weld and brazing seams
Note: Observe corrosion
protection measures for seam seals.
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Apply underseal.
Note: Observe corrosion
protection measures for PVC protection.
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Seal cavity
Note: Observe
protective wax corrosion protection measures.
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