Installing Wheel Arch

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new parts in area of bonding surfaces.

Clean bonding surfaces with adhesive cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive K1 to bonding surfaces.

Install new parts and rivet with blind rivets.

In area (1) weld new part for ground connection.

Installation note:

In area (2) 1 N5 punch rivet is used later.

Fig 1: Rivet Areas

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IMPORTANT: Three-plate connection (1)!
In area (1) rivet new part on both sides offset with 4 punch rivets N5.

Use 14 punch rivets N5 in area (2).

Use 18 punch rivets N5 in area (3).

Fig 2: Rivet Areas On Wheel Arch

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Rivet new parts with blind rivets in areas (1) and (2).

Use 2 punch rivets N5 in area (3).

Fig 3: Rivet Areas

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Installation note:

Vehicles with spring strut dome plate insert:

Different plate inserts are fitted, depending on the model.

Version (A) riveted or glued
Version (B) screwed

IMPORTANT: Use only identical plate inserts on both sides of the vehicle.

Riveted version:

If damaged, the plate inserts must always be replaced with glued versions on both sides of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Spring Strut Dome Plate Insert

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Glued version:

Adhesive/contact surfaces of plate insert must be free of sealant, final paint coat and underbody protection.

Do not grind off primer.

Use adhesive gun 41 3 102 in conjunction with adhesive K3.

Apply K3 adhesive in areas (1). Do not apply any adhesive in area (2).

Secure plate insert with 3 screws and nuts for 2 hours at min. 20°C.

IMPORTANT: Operational strength is only achieved after 12 hours!

Fig 5: K3 Adhesive Applying Areas

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