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Separate rear fender - AR63.50-P-1400-02P

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Templates (203 589 06 23 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1010-02A Sheet metal crimping shears
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1021-04A Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1001-40A Tarp (fire-resistant)
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A Body saw (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1001-05A Two-post lifting platform
Fig 3: Identifying Rear Fender Spot Welds Area (1 Of 2)
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  1. Mark separation point on rear fender with aid templates (arrows).
  2. Cut (area A-B) with body saw.

    NOTES Do not damage C-pillar and longitudinal member beneath.

  3. Expose spot welds and cut out (areas C-H).
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Fender Spot Welds Area (2 Of 2)
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  4. Heat rear fender in cross-hatched areas with hot air gun.

    IMPORTANT Cross-hatched areas are foam-protected.

  5. Remove deformed rear fender.
  6. Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides (checked areas). Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
  7. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal (areas I-J).
    Fig 5: Identifying Spot Weld Flanges Grinding Area (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 6: Identifying Spot Weld Flanges Grinding Area (2 Of 2)
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  8. Cut rear fender to size in area of upper C-pillar with body saw and crimp toward inside with sheet metal sheet metal crimping pliers (arrows).
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Fender Cutting Area
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