Replace Rear Fender Complete - Ar63.50-P-1401LWX

Model 253.3 

Fig 1: Rear Fender And Locations (Model 253.3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	See AS00.00-Z-0010-01A .
	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.	See AS00.00-Z-0017-01A .
	Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)	Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel.	No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	See AS47.00-Z-0001-01A .
	General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system		See AH00.00-Z-0300-01A .
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		See AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
	Notes on battery		See AH54.10-P-0001-01A .
	General information on body repair		See AH60.00-N-0001-01A .
	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		See AH60.00-P-0008-01SX .
	Notes on acoustic foam and structural foam in the vehicle		See AH60.00-P-0039-01LWG .
	General information on MB materials		See AH98.00-P-9409-03A .
	Remove
1	Remove detachable parts in area to be repaired
2	Cover all detachable parts remaining on vehicle with spark protection blankets	When replacing the right rear fender (1), the standard tank lock must be installed and the filler neck covered with a welding protection blanket.
3	Separate rear fender (1)		See AR63.50-P-1401-01LWX .
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun		See WS54.00-P-0049B .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine Wet/dry vacuum cleaner 1K-zinc dust paint	See *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A .
		Primer stick	See *BR00.45-Z-1012-07A .
4	Prepare rear fender (1)		See AR63.50-P-1401-02LWX .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Body power jigsaw Spot weld milling machine 1K-zinc dust paint	See *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A .
	Install
	The high voltage used for electric welding presents a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion  from welding in areas close to highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  from weld area. Use air extraction system, splatter and UV-light when welding. Risk of poisoning  from inhaling welding gases	Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and a protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard	See AS00.00-Z-0007-01A .
	Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work		See AH60.00-P-0001-02A .
	General information on riveting		See AH60.00-P-0003-01N .
5	Install rear fender (1)		See AR63.50-P-1401-03LWX .
	000 588 01 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0021K .
	000 588 02 84 00 Welder		See WS60.00-P-0022K .
		Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids	See AR60.00-P-0700-01LW .
		Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush Manual temporary fastener 6.35 mm Blind rivet gun (minimum pull-off force 19 kN) Wet/dry vacuum cleaner 1K-zinc dust paint	See *BR00.45-Z-1056-07A .
		Rear door to side piece	See *BE60.00-P-1008-01FA .
		Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp	See *BE60.00-P-1014-01FA .
		Outer tail lamp to sidewall, bottom	See *BE60.00-P-1019-01FA .
		Outside of tail lamp to bumper	See *BE60.00-P-1020-01FA .
		White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20	See *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A .
		Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	See *BR00.45-Z-1092-02A .
	Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)		See *BR00.45-Z-1035-13A .
		Feeler gauge	See Figure.
		As an alternative to restoring surfaces with body solder. ↓ Apply basic body filler.	See AR60.00-P-0031-01LWG .
		Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	See *BR00.45-Z-1162-02A .
		Basic body filler	See *BR00.45-Z-1057-07A .
6	Clean welds and sheet metal flanges	Commercially available devices/tools  Round wire brush
7	Remove spark protection blankets
8	Clean repair area	Commercially available devices/tools  Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
9	Prime repair area using primer filler Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG.	See AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
10	Seal seam following repairs		See AR97.10-P-4000LW .
11	Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces Notes on paintwork repairs	Use only paints approved by Daimler AG.	See AH98.00-P-9408-02A .
12	Add cavity preserving agent		AR97.20-P-1500LW
13	Install all detachable body components in area to be repaired

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation			Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1008-01FA	Rear door to side piece	Dimension "I"	mm	3, 5 (± 0, 5)
		For picture,		See AR60.00-P-0700-01LW .

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation			Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1014-01FA	Outside of tail lamp to inside of tail lamp	Dimension "T"	mm	3, 5 (+1, 5/-1)
		For picture,		See AR60.00-P-0700-01LW .

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation			Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1019-01FA	Outer tail lamp to sidewall, bottom	Dimension "W"	mm	1, 0 (+1/-0, 5)
		For picture,		See AR60.00-P-0700-01LW .

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation			Model 253.3
BE60.00-P-1020-01FA	Outside of tail lamp to bumper	Dimension "X"	mm	2, 0 (± 1)
		For picture,		See AR60.00-P-0700-01LW .

Fig 2: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A	White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20	A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1012-07A	Primer stick	A 000 986 27 50
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A	Blind rivet 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A	1K-zinc dust paint	A 000 986 28 00
BR00.45-Z-1057-07A	Basic body filler	A 012 989 29 71
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A	Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	A 012 989 17 71
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A	Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	A 012 989 17 71