Prepare new rear fender part - AR63.50-P-1400-03CW

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MODIFICATION NOTES

26.1.09

Modification to repair method

Operation steps 6, 7, 8,

Scribe separation line along rear fender (1) with metal needle template (area A).
When replacing C-pillar, separation line or cut (area A) is not required.

Position metal needle template on Y-markings (arrows).
Cut rear fender (1) at separation point (area A).
Remove section from rear fender (1).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Fender Separation Line
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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Fender Mating Surfaces & Spot Welds
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Grind mating surfaces on rear fender (1) down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot welding flange on rear fender (1) with zinc dust paint.
Cut out spot welds on lock striker bracket (2) (area B).
Drill through spot weld on lock striker bracket (2) (area B₁ ).
Remove locking eye bracket (2).