Rear Fender Complete Installation - Ar63.50-P-1401-03FRX

Model 290 

Fig 1: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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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.

Additional information can be found in the superordinate service document.

The safety information in the superordinate service document must be observed.

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1. Install rear fender (1) and fit.
2. Install rear bumper.
3. Install taillamp.
4. Install seal of rear door and tailgate.
5. Install striker eye.
6. Check gaps using feeler gauge and adjust.
7. Fix rear fender (1) in place.
8. Remove striker eye.
9. Remove seal of rear door and tailgate.
10. Remove taillamp.
11. Remove rear bumper.
12. Drive rivet holes in rear fender (1) with ø 6.7 mm (areas A).
13. Drill and countersink rivet holes in rear fender (1) with ø 6.7 mm (area A₂ ).
14. Remove rear fender (1).
15. Deburr rivet holes on rear fender (1) and body on both sides.
16. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint (areas A, A₂ ).
17. Install suitable spacers on outer rear wheel well at uniform intervals (area C).
18. Apply sealant to rear outer wheel well and foam parts (areas B, C).
19. In the cross-hatched area, apply 2-component adhesive to the body (area D).

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying 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 rivets ø 6.4x12 (areas F).
22. Rivet rear fender (1) with countersunk-head rivets ø 6.4x14.0 (area F₁ ).
23. Rivet rear fender (1) with rivet ø 6.5x12.5 (area G).
24. Rear fender (1) (areas E).
25. Rear fender (1) (area H).

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26. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.4x12 rivet (area I).
27. Rear fender (1) (areas J).
28. Rear fender (1) (area K).
29. Rear fender (1) (areas L).

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

30. Grind inert gas welds down flat (areas L).
31. Solder surfaces on rear fender (1) with body solder and smooth (areas L).

    A basic body filler can also be used as an alternative to the restoration of the surfaces with body solder.

32. Remove solder residues and grinding dust.

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