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

Model 238.4 

CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1007-01HA Front door to sidewall Dimension "H1" mm 3, 5 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSION

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1009-01HA Trunk lid to fender at rear, top Dimension "K" mm 3 (±0, 5)
Dimension "K1" mm -
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1012-01HA Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "N" mm 1 (±0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
CHECK VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 238.4
BE60.00-P-1021-01HA Soft top compartment lid to rear fender Dimension "Z3" mm 3 (+1/-0, 5)
For picture, see AR60.00-P-0700-01LWO
Fig 1: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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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-1012-13A Blind rivet Y2 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1154-02A 2-component adhesive repair kit, Betaforce 2850L A 012 989 12 71
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body A 012 989 17 71

IMPORTANT The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. This must be similarly performed for damage to the right side of the vehicle. The superordinate service document as well as the safety information 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 rear lamp.
  5. Install door seal.
  6. Install lock striker.
  7. Check gap dimensions with SPECIAL TOOL feeler gauge and adjust.
  8. Fix rear fender (1) in place.
  9. Remove lock striker.
  10. Remove door seal.
  11. Remove rear lamp.
  12. Remove rear bumper.
  13. Remove trunk lid.
  14. Drill rivet holes in rear fender (1) with Ø 6.7 mm (area A).
  15. Remove rear fender (1).
  16. Deburr rivet holes on rear fender (1) and on body.
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  17. Apply sealant in cross-hatched areas on foam part and on body (areas B).
  18. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas on body (areas C).

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

  19. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched areas on body (areas D).

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

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  20. Install rear fender (1) and fix in place.
  21. Rivet rear fender (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 rivets (area E).

    IMPORTANT Clamping range is between 3.4 mm and 3.6 mm.

  22. Rear fender (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas F1, F2, F3).
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  23. Rear fender (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas G1, G2).
  24. Rear fender (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area H).
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  25. Rear fender (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas I).
  26. Rear fender (1) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area J).

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

  27. Surface-grind inert gas welds (area J).
  28. Apply body solder or basic body filler to surfaces on rear fender (1) and smoothen (area J).
  29. Remove body solder residues and/or grinding dust.