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Remove/install front fenders - AR88.10-P-1000GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Fenders & Fasteners
G04609084
Modification notes

30.10.97 Supplement underbody protection and cavity sealing wax Step 11 added  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
1 Open engine hood    
2.1 Remove front bumper Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620, 163.154 as of VIN A289565, 163.128 /157 /175 except styling package, code U49. AR88.20-P-2000GJ 
3 Remove headlamp unit   AR82.10-P-4730GH
4 Remove front bolt (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01A 
5 Loosen nut on inner wheel cutout (5) IMPORTANT Until it no longer makes contact with fender liner, complete removal not necessary.  
6 Remove rear bolts (4) IMPORTANT Access through open front door.
IMPORTANT Do not damage paint.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01A 
7 Remove top bolts (3) and loosen front fender from wheelhouse IMPORTANT Do not damage line for marker lamp.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01A 
8.1 Disconnect connector for marker lamp IMPORTANT Up to VIN A289564, X754619.  
9 Remove front fender    
10 Install in the reverse order IMPORTANT Check and adjust gaps: ↓  
Gap dimensions at hoods, doors and covers AR60.00-P-0700-01GH
*BE60.00-P-1001-01D 
*BE60.00-P-1002-01D 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gage Fig 2
11 Supplement underbody protection and cavity sealing wax IMPORTANT See Paintwork Manual  
Test and adjustment values, gap dimensions at hoods, doors and covers

Number Designation Model 163
BE60.00-P-1001-01D Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "R" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "O" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Radiator grill to headlamp Dimension "N" mm -
Fig., see   AR60.00-P-0700-01GH
BE60.00-P-1002-01D Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "B" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Front door to fender Dimension "H" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Front door to rear door Dimension "I" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Front door to roof Dimension "C" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Rear door to upper side section Dimension "D" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Rear door to lower side section Dimension "J" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Fender to A-pillar Dimension "Q"   5.0 (± 0.5)
Front door to rear fender Dimension "P"   -
Fig., see   AR60.00-P-0700-01GH
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Fender

Number Designation Model 163
BA88.10-P-1001-01A Mount, fender to body Nm 10
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
G04609085