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Completely replace rear fender - AR63.50-P-1400PB

MODEL 203.7 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Fender
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REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding spatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding fumes. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
DANGER Risk of explosion  as fuel vapors can ignite. Risk of poisoning  from inhaling fuel vapors and exposed handling of fuel. Risk of injury  if fuel splashes hit the eyes. No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES General information on repairs to body All models AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work All models AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs All models AH98.00-P-9408-02A
NOTES Guidelines for removing fuel tank when performing welding on bodies   AH60.00-P-3000-01Z
IMPORTANT General information on MB materials All models AH98.00-P-9409-03A
1 Install filler neck covering When replacing right rear fender. AR63.50-P-1400-01P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Latches Figure
2 Remove detachable parts on outer side of rear fender    
3 Remove rear-end door   AR72.20-P-3500PB
4 Remove detachable parts in trunk, in area of rear fender    
5 Remove detachable parts in vehicle interior (repair area)    
6 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle (repair area) Tarp (fire-resistant)  
7 Separate rear fender   AR63.50-P-1400-02PB 
    SPECIAL TOOL Cutting templates Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool  
    Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm  
    Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)  
    Sheet metal crimping pliers  
    Hot air gun - 3000 W  
    Drill (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner, refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
8 Prepare new rear fender part   AR63.50-P-1400-03PB 
    SPECIAL TOOL Cutting templates Figure
    Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm  
    Hole punching pliers, Ø 6 mm  
    Hole punching pliers, Ø 7 mm  
    Drill (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
9 Install rear fender and weld in   AR63.50-P-1400-04PB 
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Bending iron Figure
    Electrode miller  
    Round wire brush, braided, Ø 70 mm  
    Abrasive disk, 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 Ø rpm)  
    Clamping pliers  
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x 14 mm *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A 
    Hand riveter  
    Insert gas welder, refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Spot welder, refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Drill (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic), refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner, refer to GOTIS  
    http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com   
    MB body sealant for seam sealant (paintable/310 ml cartridge) *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
10 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
    Front door to rear fender *BE60.00-P-1002-01E 
    Rear fender to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01E 
     
 
Rear-end door to rear fender
*BE60.00-P-1004-01E 
     
Fuel filler flap
*BE60.00-P-1005-01E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
11 Clean repair areas and prime using primer filler    
12 Seam seal following repair IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealant using MB preservative. AR97.10-P-4000P
    MB body sealant for seam sealant (paintable/310 ml cartridge) *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
13 Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces    
14 REFER TO MAINTENANCE Apply additional cavity preservation   AP97.20-P-0640-01A
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation Model 124, 126, 129, 140, 170, 201, 202, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 463, 671 AH97.20-P-0001-01B
15 Remove covers for filler neck When replacing right rear fender. AR63.50-P-1400-01P 
16 Install detachable parts on outside of rear fender    
17 Install rear-end door   AR72.20-P-3500PB
18 Install detachable parts in luggage compartment, in area of rear fender    
19 Install detachable parts in passenger compartment (repair area)    
TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation Model 203.706/707/ 708/718/730/ 735/740/742/ 743/745/746/ 747/752/756/ 764
BE60.00-P-1002-01E Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "B" mm 6.5 (+1)
Front door to fender Dimension "H" mm 3.5 (-0.5/+1)
Front door to rear door Dimension "I" mm -
Front door to roof Dimension "C" mm -
Rear door to C-pillar Dimension "T" mm -
Rear door to side piece, bottom Dimension "J" mm -
Front door to rear fender Dimension "P" mm 3.5 (+1.0/-0.5)
See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1003-01E Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "F" mm -
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "M" mm -
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "U" mm 2.5 (± 0.5)
See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1004-01E Gap dimension Rear-end door to roof Dimension "E" mm 8.5 (+1)
Rear-end door to rear fender Dimension "M" mm 3.5 (± 1)
Rear-end door to taillamp Dimension "L" mm 4 (± 1)
Rear-end door to bumper Dimension "S" mm 6.5 (-1.5)
Rear-end door to D-pillar Dimension "Q" mm -
See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1005-01E Gap dimension Fuel filler flap Dimension "K" mm 3.5 (± 1)
See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Cutting Templates (203 589 10 23 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Latches (203 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Bending Iron (129 589 00 27 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Preservation agent A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Rivet A 003 990 35 97