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Remove/install front fenders - AR88.10-P-1000GZ

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Fenders Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
1 Open engine hood and move to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000GZ 
2 Remove fender liner in front fender (1)   AR88.10-P-1300GZ 
3 Remove connecting clamp between front fender (1) and bumper    
4.1 Unscrew nut at bottom on longitudinal member paneling end cap (6), remove longitudinal member paneling end cap (6) IMPORTANT On model 164.1 without running boards, code 846.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01E 
4.2 Remove longitudinal member paneling IMPORTANT On model 164.8 without running boards, code 846. AR88.80-P-6000GZ 
4.3 Remove step plate IMPORTANT On vehicles with running boards, code 846. AR88.30-P-2400GY 
5 Unscrew bolt (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01E 
6 Undo bolts (3) on inside of A-pillar TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01E 
7 Unscrew nuts (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.10-P-1001-01E 
8 Remove front fender (1)    
9 Remove expansion clips (4), remove fender cover (5) together with insulating material located below. IMPORTANT Only when installing a new front fender (1).  
10 Install in the reverse order IMPORTANT Check gaps and adjust, see: ↓  
    Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
*BE60.00-P-1001-01P 
*BE60.00-P-1003-01P 
*BE60.00-P-1005-01P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
11 Complete cavity preservation in repair area.   AR97.20-P-1500GZ
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 164.1 Model 164.8
BE60.00-P-1001-01P Gap dimension Front fender to A-pillar Dimension "A" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±1.0)
Fuel filler flap Dimension "A1" mm 3 (±0.5) 3.0 (±0.5)
Fender to engine hood Dimension "B" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±1.0)
Rear door to side roof frame Dimension "B1" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4.5 (±1.0)
Front fender to front door Dimension "C" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4.5 (±1.0)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
BE60.00-P-1003-01P Gap dimension Door sill molding to front door Dimension "G" mm 6 (±1) 6.0 (±1.0)
Rear door to rear fender Dimension "H" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4.5 (±1.0)
Front door to A-pillar Dimension "I" mm 4.5 (±0.5) 4.5 (±1.0)
Fender to side headlamps Dimension "J" mm 4 (±1) 4.0 (±1.0)
Engine hood to front grille Dimension "K" mm 6 (±1.5) 6.0 (±1.0)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
BE60.00-P-1005-01P Gap dimension Front bumper to fender Dimension "Q" mm - 0.0 (±1.0)
Taillamp to rear-end door Dimension "R" mm 5 (±0.5) 5.0 (±1.0)
Bumper to taillamp Dimension "S" mm 3 (±0.5) 3.0 (±1.0)
Top of taillamp to D-pillar Dimension "T" mm 3 (±0.5) 3.0 (±1.0)
Bottom of taillamp to D-pillar Dimension "T1" mm 5 (±0.5) 3.0 (±1.0)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
FENDER SPECIFICATIONS

Number Designation Model 1641/8
BA88.10-P-1001-01E Mount, fender to body Nm 10
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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