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Rear Wheel Well Section Prepare For Installation - Ar63.10-P-0662-02ME

Model 167 

IMPORTANT The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 167.1. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

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

  1. Mark separating point on outer rear wheel well (1) and cut.

    IMPORTANT Transfer separation point from vehicle and add approx. 2 cm for overlap.

  2. Remove outer rear wheel well section (1).
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  3. Grind mating surfaces on outer rear wheel well section (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

  4. Remove grinding dust.
  5. Apply zinc dust paint to inside of spot weld flanges.
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