Reworking body at rear wheel houses - AZ40.10-P-0001-10E

Only with 8.5Jx17 H2 ET 30 with tires 245/40 R 17. 

1. Fold horizontal sheet metal flange for securing rear apron in rear wheel houses 80° upwards up to approx. 20 mm in front of mounting screw in accordance with bending line (A).
2. Grind off upper edge of rear apron and its reinforcement in this area.

   Use a plastic mallet to avoid damaging paint. 

   Carefully heat outer edges of fender to max. 70 - 80 °C using a hot air blower. 

   Do not overheat paint when warming edges of fender (max. 80 °C). 

Repair any damage to the paint. 

3. Post-preserve wheel houses with underfloor protection and spray adjusted sheet metal flange with body-cavity protection.
4. Check clearance between tires and body with fully compressed suspension.
   Fig 1: Identifying Bending Line