Remove/Install Wheel Arch Liner On Front Fender - AR88.80-P-0005ME

Model 167 

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Shown on model 167 Except Code 772 (AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts, and rear apron) and Except Code M036 (Maybach version) 

Shown on wheel arch liner (1) Except Code 772 (AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirt and rear apron), Except Code M036 (Maybach version) 

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	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
Topical note	General notes on touch-up applicators and paint spray cans		AH98.00-P-9409-06A
	Remove
1	Release wheel arch liner (1) from front fender (3).	Wheel arch liner (1) is bonded to front fender (3) and must be replaced after removal. Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be multiple adhesive strips on the wheel arch liner (1). Long wedge	Fig 1
2	Unclip wheel arch liner (1) from front bumper (2) and remove.	Model 167 except code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) except code M036 (Maybach version) Long wedge	Fig 1
	Check
3	Check fusible plugs (4) for damage.	If there is a problem, ↓ Remove the corresponding fusible plugs (4).	AR88.80-P-0008-01ME
		Extraction hook	Fig 2
		Long wedge	Fig 1
	Clean
4	Remove adhesive residues from front fender (3) in cross-hatched area and clean bonding surface.
Topical note	Notes on removing adhesive residues and foils on paint and metal surfaces with surface conditioning disks		AH00.00-P-0013-01AK
		The bonding surface must not be touched with bare fingers and must be free of dust, oil, grease, wax, dirt residues, and other adhesive components. Otherwise the strength of the adhesive connection can be impaired and proper adhesion of the adhesive material is not ensured. Observe air drying time for cleaning agent. Cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1025-04A
	Install
5	Treat bonding area on front fender (3) in cross-hatched area with primer.	Primer/3M (TM) adhesion promoter 111	*BR00.45-Z-1145-02A
6	Install corresponding fusible plugs (4).	If fusible plugs are damaged (4) or after replacing the front fender (3).	AR88.80-P-0008-01ME
		White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20	*BR00.45-Z-1003-01A
7	Remove protective foil (5) of adhesive strip on new wheel arch liner (1).	Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be multiple adhesive strips on the wheel arch liner (1).
8	Clip wheel arch liner (1) into front bumper (2).	Model 167 except code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) except code M036 (Maybach version)
9	Position wheel arch liner (1) with pins (6) on fusible plugs (4) and press on.	Ensure that pins (6) snap into fusible plugs (4). When pressing on, the pressure (min. 10 N/cm2 ) must be applied directly to the entire length of the adhesive strip on the wheel arch liner (1). The adhesive strip reaches the required strength after approx. 20 min. Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be multiple adhesive strips on the wheel arch liner (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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