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

MODEL 216, 221 

Shown on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Fender Components
G07586823Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove left and right front inner fender    
2 Loosen longitudinal member paneling until nuts (6) are accessible, then unscrew nuts (6) Model 216 AR88.80-P-6000SC
Model 221 without code (Z07) Top protection AR88.80-P-6000SX 
Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection
IMPORTANT On model 221 it is not necessary to remove the rear door.
AR88.80-P-6000SXS 
3 Pull insulation (2) to side and unscrew bolts (4)    
4 Unscrew bolt (8) and remove terminal strip (9)    
5 Remove cover (11) from front fender (1)    
6 Remove bolts (10)    
7 Remove front fender (1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check gaps on front fender (1), adjust if necessary.  
Model 216
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
AR60.00-P-0700-01SC
  *BE60.00-P-1001-01T
  *BE60.00-P-1002-01T
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
Model 221
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
  *BE60.00-P-1001-01R
  *BE60.00-P-1002-01R
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
8 Install in the reverse order    
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 216 up to model year 2011 Model 216 as of model year 2011
BE60.00-P-1001-01T Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.0 (±0.5) 4.0 (±0.5)
Radiator grille/bumper Dimension "C" mm 5.0 (±1.0) 2.0 (±1.0)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "P" mm 5.0 (±1.0) 5.0 (±1.0)
Bumper to headlamp Dimension "Q" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SC AR60.00-P-0700-01S C
BE60.00-P-1002-01T Gap dimension Front door to fender Dimension "E" mm 4.0 (±0.5) 4.0 (±0.5)
Front door to rear fender Dimension "F" mm 4.0 (±0.5) 4.0 (±0.5)
Front fender to A-pillar Dimension "G" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
Front fender to headlamp Dimension "H" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
  See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SC AR60.00-P-0700-01S C
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 221
BE60.00-P-1001-01R Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Radiator grille/bumper Dimension "C" mm 5 (±1)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "P" mm 5 (±1.5)
Bumper to headlamp Dimension "Q" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Bumper to fender Dimension "R" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
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 "I" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
Front door cover to rear door cover Dimension "S" mm 4.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07586824Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA