Cowl: Service and Repair
41 32 000 Replacing Left Or Right Cowl
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For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (FR number 41 32 000).
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):
- (1) A-pillar, outer
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.
Measurement b = approx. 550 mm below severance cut a.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Installation:
Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).