Remove/Install Fusible Plug For Wheel Arch Liner - AR88.80-P-0008-01ME
Model 167, 243, 247.6/7
| Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. | Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. | AS00.00-Z-0002-01A | |
| Topical note | General notes on touch-up applicators and paint spray cans | AH98.00-P-9409-06A | |
| Topical note | Notes on removing adhesive residues and foils on paint and metal surfaces with surface conditioning disks | AH00.00-P-0013-01AK | |
| 000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun | WS54.00-P-0049B |
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 19.08.2020 | Work procedure revised | The whole document |
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-1025-04A | Cleaner | A 005 989 19 71 |
The following operation steps are shown on model 167 at the left rear wheel arch and must be similarly performed on other component parts (e. g. at front fender, doors, flaps).
Remove
- Drill out respective fusible plug (1) on right and left on inside with Ø 5 mm (arrows).
The catch tabs (2) are removed during drilling.
- Heat fusible plug (1) to min. 100°C.
The temperature must not exceed 150°C.
Paint damage will occur otherwise.
- Remove fusible plug (1) using
extraction hooks (3).
- Remove adhesive residues with a
- Clean contact surfaces.
- Repair any paint damage (arrow).
If installed.
Install
- Heat new fusible plug (1) with heat gun to activation temperature of min. 130°C up to max. 185°C.
- Insert new fusible plug (1) using suitable needle nose pliers (5) and press on.
- Replace seam seal on inside of wheel arch.
If installed.