New Rear Fender Preparation - Ar63.50-P-1400-03MFD

Model 118.3 

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

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

1. Mark separating points on rear fender (1) and separate (areas G).

   

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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2. Grind mating surfaces on rear fender (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges.

   Do not coat bonding surface with zinc dust paint (area H).

   Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

   

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

5. Drill through spot weld on lock striker bracket with 6.5 mm bit (area I).

   Only if C-pillar is not replaced.