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

	000 588 12 84 00 Welder		WS00.00-P-0318K
	000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool		WS60.00-P-0440B

Model 223.0/1 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

30.11.2023

Rivet information updated.

Operation steps 27, 28, 29, 36

The following steps are shown on model 223.1 on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle in the event of damage.

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

The graphics show the vehicle from the mechanic's perspective. At the same time, this perspective also specifies the direction in which the rivets must be placed.

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Countersunk-head rivet (Z) 

1. Z₁ = countersunk-head rivet 6.4x14.0
2. Z₂ = countersunk-head rivet 6.4x15.5
3. Z₃ = countersunk-head rivet 6.4x17.0

Flow-form rivet (W) 

1. Flow-form rivet structure with 3.5 mm clamping range
2. W₃ = Flow-form rivet structure 3.35 mm up to 4.1 mm clamping range
3. W₄ = Flow-form rivet structure 4 mm up to 5.15 mm clamping range
4. Z₄ = countersunk-head rivet 6.4x19.0
5. Z₅ = countersunk-head rivet 6.4x21.0

Blind rivet (Y) 

1. Y₁ = rivet 6.4x12
2. Y₂ = rivet 6.5x12.5
3. Y₃ = rivet 6.5x14.5
4. Y₄ = rivet 6.4M6
5. Y₅ = rivet 6.4
6. Y₆ = rivet 6.5x13.5
7. Y₇ = rivet 6.4x14
8. Y₈ = rivet 6.4x17
9. Y₉ = rivet 6.4x20

Flow-form rivet with countersunk head (X) 

1. X₁ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 1.3 mm to 2.5 mm clamping range
2. X₂ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 2.3 mm to 3.5 mm clamping range
3. X₃ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 3.35 mm to 4.1 mm clamping range
4. X₄ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 4 mm to 5.15 mm clamping range
5. X₅ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 5.0 mm to 6.1 mm clamping range
6. X₆ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 6.0 mm to 7.2 mm clamping range
7. X₇ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 7.1 mm to 8.3 mm clamping range

XENTRY WIS

1. W₅ = Flow-form rivet structure 5.0 mm up to 6.1 mm clamping range
2. W₆ = Flow-form rivet structure 6.0 mm up to 7.2 mm clamping range
3. W₇ = Flow-form rivet structure 7.1 mm up to 8.3 mm clamping range

Blind rivet (V) 

1. V₁ = rivet 3.2x4.5
2. V₂ = rivet 3.2x6.5

Blind rivet (U) 

1. U₁ = rivet 3.2x9.5

Blind rivet with countersunk head (T) 

1. T₁ = blind rivet with countersunk head 3.0 mm to 5.0 mm clamping range
2. T₂ = blind rivet with countersunk head 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm clamping range

Welding variants 

1. EE = MIG seam weld
2. FF = MIG plug weld

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1. Install rear fender (1) and fit.
2. Install trunk lid.
3. Install rear bumper.
4. Install tail lamp.
5. Install door seal.
6. Install lock striker.
7. Check gaps using feeler gauge and adjust.
8. Fix rear fender (1) in place.
9. Remove lock striker.
10. Remove door seal.
11. Remove tail lamp.
12. Remove rear bumper.
13. Remove trunk lid.
14. Punch rivet holes in rear fender (1) with ø 6.0 mm bit using a rivet press tool (areas C).
15. Drill rivet holes in rear fender (1) with ø 6.7 mm (areas D).

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16. Drill rivet holes in rear fender (1) with ø 6.7 mm bit (areas F₁ , F₂ , F₃ ).
17. Countersink rivet holes in rear fender (1) (areas F₁ , F₃ ).
18. Punch rivet holes in rear fender (1) with ø 6.0 mm bit using a rivet press tool (areas G).
19. Remove rear fender (1).
20. Deburr rivet holes on rear fender (1) and body on both sides.
21. Remove drill chips.

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22. Install suitable spacers on outer rear wheel well such that they are evenly spaced (area H₂ ).
23. Apply sealant to outer rear wheel well and foam parts (areas H₁ , H₂ ).
24. Apply 2-component adhesive for reinforcements in cross-hatched area on structured foam part (area J).

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

25. Apply 2-component adhesive in cross-hatched area on body (areas K).

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

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26. Install rear fender (1) and fix in place.
27. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.4x14.0 countersunk-head rivets (areas Z₁ ).
28. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.4x15.5 countersunk-head rivets (areas Z₂ ).
29. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.4x17.0 countersunk-head rivets (areas Z₃ ).
30. Rivet rear fender (1) with flow-form rivet structure 2.3 mm up to 3.5 mm clamping range (areas W₁ ).

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31. Rivet rear fender (1) with structured flow form rivets with 5.0 mm to 6.1 mm clamping range (areas W₅ ).
32. Rivet rear fender (1) with flow-form rivet structure 4 mm to 5.15 mm clamping range (areas W₄ ).
33. Rivet rear fender (1) with flow-form rivet structure 2.3 up to 3.5 mm clamping range (areas W₁ ).
34. Rivet rear fender (1) with structured flow form rivets with 3.35 mm to 4.1 mm clamping range (area W₃ ).
35. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.5x12.5 rivets (areas Y₂ ).
36. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.4x12 rivets (areas Y₁ ).
37. Rivet rear fender (1) with ø 6.5x14.5 rivets (areas Y₃ ).
38. Rear fender (1) (areas P, Q).
39. Install rivet nut (2) on rear fender (1).
40. Face-grind shielding gas weld joints (areas P, Q).
41. Spackle surfaces on rear fender (1) with basic body filler (areas P, Q).
42. Remove grinding dust.