Install rear wheelhouse inner section and weld in - AR63.10-P-0610-03SX

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A	Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	A 009 989 36 71
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 000 986 34 42

The following operation steps are shown on model 221 on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

Install rear inner wheelhouse (1), fit with straightening tool (2) and fasten with clamping pliers.
Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes in inner rear wheelhouse (1) (areas A, B, C and D).

Fig 1: Installing Rear Inner Wheelhouse
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Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes in inner rear wheelhouse (1) (area E).
Lower straightening tool (2).
Remove inner rear wheelhouse (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Rear Wheelhouse Rivet Holes Area
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Deburr rivet holes on both sides
Coat insides of rivet connections not glued with zinc dust paint.
Install support (3) and fasten.
Support (3) should be of a stable material, e.g. wood. The length of the support (3) corresponds to the undamaged side of the vehicle (approx. 500 mm).

Fig 3: Identifying Support & Adhesive Area
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Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Refer to manufacturer specifications for adhesive curing and application times.
Install inner rear wheelhouse (1), fit with straightening tool (2) and fasten with manual temporary fasteners and clamping pliers.
Weld in inner rear wheelhouse (1) with RP (areas F, G, H, I, J and K).
Remove support (3).
Remove straightening tool (2) and MZ element (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Inner Rear Wheelhouse Spot Welding Areas (F, G, H, I, J And K)
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Weld in inner rear wheelhouse (1) with (areas I, K, M, N and O).

Fig 5: Identifying Inner Rear Wheelhouse Welding Areas (I, K, M, N And O)
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Supplement resistance spot welds covered by MZ element (4) and straightening tool (2) (areas I and K).
Weld in inner rear wheelhouse (1) with (area P).
Rivet inner rear wheelhouse (1) with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4x14 dia. (areas A, B, C, D and E).
Blind rivet tool, see GOTIS.

Fig 6: Identifying Inner Rear Wheelhouse Polygrip Flat/Round Head Rivet Areas (A, B, C, D And E)
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Clean welds using round wire brush.
Remove grinding and drill shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.