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Install Rear Fender Complete - Ar63.50-P-1401-03FR

Model 257 

REAR DOOR TO SIDE SECTION, BOTTOM GAP DIMENSIONS (BE60.00-P-1010-01IA)

Number Designation Model 257.3
BE60.00-P-1010-01IA Rear door to side section, bottom Dimension "H" mm 3, 5 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01FR
REAR FENDER TO TAILLAMP GAP DIMENSIONS (BE60.00-P-1013-01IA)

Number Designation Model 257.3
BE60.00-P-1013-01IA Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "K" mm 1 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01FR
TRUNK LID TO FENDER AT REAR, TOP GAP DIMENSIONS (BE60.00-P-1017-01IA)

Number Designation Model 257.3
BE60.00-P-1017-01IA Trunk lid to fender at rear, top Dimension "O" mm 3 (-0, 5/+1)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01FR
Fig 1: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07469060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In the event of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be carried out in the same way on the right side of the vehicle.

The main service document and the safety notes in the service document must be observed.

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  1. Install rear fender (1) and fit.
  2. Install trunk lid.
  3. Install rear bumper.
  4. Install taillamp.
  5. Install door seal.
  6. Install striker eye.
  7. Check gaps using SPECIAL TOOL feeler gauge and adjust.
  8. Fix rear fender (1) in place.
  9. Remove striker eye.
  10. Remove door seal.
  11. Remove taillamp.
  12. Remove rear bumper.
  13. Remove trunk lid.
  14. Drill rivet holes on rear fender (1) with 6.7 mm bit (areas A, B1 , B2 ).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes through present holes in body (area B2 ).

  15. Countersink rivet holes (areas B1 , B2 ).
  16. Remove rear fender (1).
  17. Deburr rivet holes on rear fender (1) and body on both sides.
  18. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint (areas A, B1 ).
    G14543917Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  19. Install suitable spacers on outer rear wheel well at uniform intervals (area E).
  20. Apply sealant to outer rear wheel well and foam parts (areas E, F).
  21. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched areas (areas C, D).

    IMPORTANT Apply 2-component adhesive to inside (area C).

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

    G14543918Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  22. Install rear fender (1) and fix in place.
  23. Rivet rear fender (1) with countersunk head rivets with a diameter of 6.4 x 14.0 (areas G).
  24. Rear fender (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas H).
  25. Rear fender (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area J).
    G14543919Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  26. Rivet rear fender (1) with rivets with a diameter of 6.4 x 12 (area K).
  27. Rear fender (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas L).
  28. Rear fender (1) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (areas M).

    IMPORTANT Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.

  29. Face grind inert gas weld joints (areas M).
  30. Solder surfaces on rear fender (1) with body solder and smooth (areas M).

    IMPORTANT As an alternative to restoring the surfaces with a body solder, it is also possible to use a basic body filler.

  31. Remove solder residues and grinding dust.
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