Rear Fender End Plate Disconnection - Ar63.50-P-1402-02S

Model 223.0/1/9 

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle for model 223.1 and must be performed in the same way 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.

1. Expose spot welds on striker plate (1) and cut off (areas A₃ ).
2. Expose spot welds on striker plate (1) and drill through with ø 6.5 mm (areas A₁ ).
3. Drill through clinch connections on striker plate (1) with ø 6 mm (areas A₂ ).

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4. Heat striker plate (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

5. Remove striker plate (1).

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6. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal on inside (area B). Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

7. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

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