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Rear Fender Complete Installation - Ar63.50-P-1401-03ME (Model 167.1)

REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 84 00 Welder   WS60.00-P-0021K
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 02 84 00 Welder   WS60.00-P-0022K

Model 167.1 

MODIFICATION NOTES

31.03.2020 Document updated. The whole document  
31.03.2020 Repair materials references added. Operation steps 15, 16, 17, 19, 20  
31.03.2020 Welders added. IE reference module  
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
BE60.00-P-1011-01LA Rear door to side wall Dimension "I" mm 3 (±0, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
BE60.00-P-1012-01LA Side wall to bumper at rear Dimension "J" mm 0, 2 (+0, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
BE60.00-P-1013-01LA Sidewall to liftgate Dimension "K" mm 4 (+1/-0, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
BE60.00-P-1014-01LA Side wall to outer tail lamp Dimension "L" mm 1 (±0, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
BE60.00-P-1015-01LA Outer tail lamp to bumper at rear Dimension "M" mm 2 (±1, 0)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
3E60.00-P-1016-01LA Liftgate to rear bumper Dimension "N1" mm 4, 5 (±1, 5)
Dimension "N2" mm 5, 5 (±1, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 167.1
BE60.00-P-1018-01LA Outside of taillamp to inside of taillamp Dimension "P" mm 4 (±1, 5)
For picture, see   AR60.00-P-0900-01ME
Fig 1: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1012-13A Blind rivet Y2 6.5X12.5 (clamping range 2 mm to 5 mm, draw-off strength min. 19 kN) A 004 990 16 97
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A Blind rivet Y1 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN) A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A 1K-zinc dust paint A 000 986 28 00
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body A 012 989 17 71

IMPORTANT The next 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.

The superordinate service document as well as the safety information in the 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 SPECIAL TOOL 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. Remove rear fender (1).
  14. Deburr rivet holes on rear fender (1) and body on both sides.
  15. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint (areas A).
  16. Apply sealant on body and on foam parts (areas C).
  17. Apply 2-component adhesive on body in cross-hatched area (area B).

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

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  18. Install rear fender (1) and fix in place.
  19. Rivet rear fender (1) with rivets Ø 6.4x12 (areas D1 ).
  20. Rivet rear fender (1) with rivets Ø 6.5x12.5 (area D2 ).
  21. Rear fender (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas E).
  22. Rear fender (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area F).
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  23. Rear fender (1) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (areas G, H).

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

  24. Surface-grind inert gas weld joints (areas H).
  25. Solder surfaces on rear fender (1) with body solder and smooth (areas H).

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

  26. Remove body solder residues, drill chips and grinding dust.