Prepare Complete Rear Fender For Installation - Ar63.50-P-1401-02XG

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

The higher-level service information as well as the safety information in the service information must be observed.

1. Mark separating points on rear fender (1) and cut (areas A).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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2. Punch holes for plug welds in the rear fender (1) (areas B).

   Apply positions of the holes from the vehicle.

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3. Grind mating surfaces on rear fender (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

4. Remove grinding dust.
5. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Areas of the plug welds and bonding surface may not be coated with zinc dust paint (areas C, D). Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

6. Attach new seals (2) to the inside of the rear fender (1).

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