Masking when painting front fender - AR98.00-P-0200-04SX

Work procedure shown on model 221 

1. Open engine hood.
2. Mask off edge of engine hood to fender with 50 mm wide adhesive tape.
3. Cover engine hood and inside of engine compartment, fender area.
4. Mask off left front lamp unit (E1) or right front lamp unit (E2) using Stegoband tape.
   Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Lamp Unit And Right Front Lamp Unit

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5. Mask bumper (2) with adhesive tape.

   In the case of severe damage, loosen bumper (2), remove bumper (2) and left front lamp unit or right front lamp unit if necessary.

6. Remove trim strip (3) with clips.
7. Mask off longitudinal member trim (4), if necessary detach and mask off.
8. Close engine hood.
   Fig 2: Identifying Bumper, Trim Strip And Longitudinal Member Trim

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9. Mask off transition to A-pillar using adhesive tape.
10. Mask off front door using Stego tape.
11. Cover fender liner.
12. Completely cover vehicle with masking paper.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fender Liner Masking Paper Applying Area

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