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

MODEL 221 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Fender
G07583839Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing    
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 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 explosion from pressurized spray cans  Protect cans from direct sunlight and temperatures above 50 °C AS00.00-Z-0015-01A
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury  caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only. AS00.00-Z-0016-01A
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 explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury  to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. 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
DANGER Risk of explosion  from aluminum grinding dust, risk of injury  to respiratory system from inhaling dust Wear protective respiratory mask, protective gloves and safety glasses.
Use suitable, grounded vacuum cleaner
AS60.00-Z-0007-01N
NOTES General notes on repair of vehicles with ultra-high-strength steel. Failure to observe instructions when straightening/repairing, separating, preparing adhesive points, joining/connecting, resistance spot welding, MAG welding, MAG brazing can lead to considerable damage to ultra high-strength steels and their joints. AH60.00-P-0024-01N
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-N-0005-01A
NOTES General information on repairs to body   AH60.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Pretreatment of bonding surfaces   AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
NOTES Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02A
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
IMPORTANT Notes on various body materials   AH60.00-P-0011-01SX
IMPORTANT General information on dent removal and straightening aluminum parts   AH60.00-P-0012-01N
IMPORTANT General information on body connection techniques   AH60.00-P-0015-01SX
1 Remove rear door sill molding   AR68.30-P-4100SX
2 Remove headliner IMPORTANT Only loosen headliner in repair area. AR68.30-P-4300SX
3 Remove rear wall window   AR67.20-P-2000SX
4 Remove taillamps   AR82.10-P-4905SX
5 Remove rear bumper   AR88.20-P-2200SX
6 Remove coverings in trunk   AR68.30-P-4600SX
7 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle Tarp (fire-resistant)  
8 Separate rear fender (1)   AR63.50-P-1400-02SX 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Sheet metal crimping pliers for areas not easily accessible   WF58.50-P-6350-01Y
REFER TO FORMS Recycle aluminum parts   OS60.00-P-0001-01N
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Spot weld milling cutter Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting templates
Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
Sheet metal crimping pliers
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 RPM)
Hot-air gun - 3000 W
Aluminum workshop vehicle Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
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    Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
9 Prepare new rear fender (1)   AR63.50-P-1400-03SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of cutting
templates Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 RPM)
Aluminum workshop vehicle Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Figure
    Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Body saw (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
INSTALLING Install     
10 Install rear fender (1) and weld in   AR63.50-P-1400-04SX 
IMPORTANT General information on riveting   AH60.00-P-0003-01N
    Rear door to side section, bottom *BE60.00-P-1002-01R
    Trunk lid to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Rear fender to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Trunk lid cover to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
    Fuel filler flap *BE60.00-P-1004-01R
    SPECIAL TOOL Welding bead catcher Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Bending iron
Electrode miller
BTR Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7 mm
Clamping pliers
Manual temporary fastener, dia. 6.4 mm, clamping area 0 to 15 mm, identification color silver
Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Taurus 3 blind rivet tool with 100 mm long extension unit http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
Aluminum workshop vehicle
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    Inert gas welder http://qotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A
    Spot welder http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com   
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner http://qotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com  
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding  
    Polygrip flat round head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1001-13A
    Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 *BR00.45-Z-1002-13A
    Adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A
11 Adjust gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids   AR60.00-P-0700-01 SX
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
    Rear door to side section, bottom *BE60.00-P-1002-01 R
    Trunk lid to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01 R
    Rear fender to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01 R
    Trunk lid cover to taillamp *BE60.00-P-1003-01 R
    Fuel filler flap *BE60.00-P-1004-01 R
12 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange with round wire brush Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
Drill (electric/pneumatic) http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
 
13 Clean repair areas    
14 Prime area to be repaired using primer filler    
15 Carry out seam sealing after repairs IMPORTANT Supplement standard sealants with MB body sealant. AR97.10-P-4000SX
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A
    Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml *BR00.45-Z-1041-01A
16
IMPORTANT
Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces
General information on MB materials
  AH98.00-P-9409-03A
17 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500SX
NOTES Notes on cavity preservation   AH97.20-P-0001-01B
    Cavity preservation gun Sata HRS no. 11072 http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com  *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A
    MB cavity wax preservation, 1 I  
18 Remove tarp IMPORTANT On all covered parts remaining in vehicle.  
19 Install rear wall window   AR67.20-P-2000SX
20 Install headliner   AR68.30-P-4300SX
21 Install taillamps   AR82.10-P-4905SX
22 Install rear bumper   AR88.20-P-2200SX
23 Install paneling in trunk   AR68.30-P-4600SX
24 Install rear door sill molding   AR68.30-P-4100SX
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 221
BE60.00-P-1002-01R Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Front door to fender Dimension "E" mm 4 (±0.5)
Front door to rear door Dimension "F" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Trim strip at front door to roof frame Dimension "G" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Trim strip at rear door to roof frame Dimension "H" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Rear door to side section, bottom Dimension "1" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Front door cover to rear door cover Dimension "S" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01S X
BE60.00-P-1003-01R Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "J" mm 4 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "K" mm 4 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "L" mm 5.5 (±1.5)
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "M" mm 2.5 (±0.5)
Trunk lid cover to taillamp Dimension "N" mm 4 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01S X
BE60.00-P-1004-01R Gap dimension Fuel filler flap Dimension "O" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01S X
Fig 2: Identifying Bending Iron (129 589 00 27 00)
G07583840Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07583841Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
G07583842Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (215 589 00 51 00)
G07583843Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 00)
G07583844Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Welding Bead Catcher (129 589 01 98 00)
G07583845Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container) 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 Blind rivet 6.4x14 A 003 990 35 97
BR00.45-Z-1002-13A Polygrip countersunk head rivet, 6.4 x14 A 003 990 86 97 05