Covering when painting rear fenders - AR98.00-P-0200-06SX

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1005-07A	Lift'n'Stick 50 mm x 10 mm, insertion depth 10 mm (3M dealers)
BR00.45-Z-1004-07A	Stegoband, insert depth 18 mm
BR00.45-Z-1005-07A	Lift'n'Stick 50 mm x 10 mm, insertion depth 10 mm (3M dealers)

Work procedure for preparing to paint rear fender, shown on model 221

Remove interior side paneling.
Remove left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4).
Remove plastic cover over left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4).

Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right Taillamp, Rear Bumper And Roof Paneling Cover Strip
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Mask off taillamp cutout.
Mask off rear bumper (2).
In the case of severe damage, loosen rear bumper (2), remove if necessary.

6.1 Remove tank cap.
Only when masking off the right side of the vehicle.
7 Remove roof paneling cover strip (3).
8 Remove rubber seal on front door or rear door (model 221) at trim strip.
9 Mask off trim strip for front door or rear door (model 221).
10 Tape rear longitudinal member area.
11 Completely cover vehicle with masking paper.
Avoid paint mist in the vehicle interior to prevent damage to the interior equipment.

Work procedure for painting rear fender without front face, shown on model 221
12 Tape front fender at A-pillar.
13 Tape off area of roof paneling cover strip (3) and windshield at A-pillar.
14 Mask off rear window with Stegoband tape.
15 Cover rear fender as far as trunk.
16 Cover front door and rear door (model 221) from inside.

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Paneling Cover Strip Taped Off Area
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17 Mask off door sills for front door and rear door (model 221) as far as side piece using soft-tape.
18 Close front door and rear door (model 221).
19 Cover inside of wheel well.
20.1 Cover tank filler neck.
Only when masking off the right side of the vehicle.
21 Completely cover vehicle with masking paper.
Avoid paint mist in the vehicle interior to prevent damage to the interior equipment.

Fig 3: Identifying Vehicle Covered Area And Covered Wheel
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Paint rear fender with front face (A1) and area under paneling (B1), shown on model 221
22 Remove front door (model 216) or rear door (model 221) with door rubber seal.
23 Remove locking eye.
24 Remove existing signs (4).
25 Remove door sill seal.
26 Remove door sill moldings.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Fender With Front Face And Area Under Paneling
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27 Completely cover door sill.
28 Mask off screw openings for locking eye.
29 Mask off rear window with Stegoband tape.
30.1 Cover tank filler neck.
Only when masking off the right side of the vehicle.
31 Completely cover vehicle with masking paper.
Avoid paint mist in the vehicle interior to prevent damage to the interior equipment.