Installing (Inner) Rear Wheel Housing

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Inner Wheel Housing

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Information 

• The outer wheel housing, C-pillar reinforcement, rear side section and the outer side member must be fitted in order to fit the inner wheel housing. 
• Use the side gantry for fitting the rear side section. 

1. Fit rear wheel housing to the body.
   1. 1.1. To complete the fit, install the doors and rear lid and set the gap dimensions between the rear door, rear lid and rear side section according to the respective adjustment values. → WM 5000IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (ALL MODELS)
   2. 1.2. Fix the rear wheel housing in place with tensioning clamps.
      Fig 2: Overview Of Front Wheel Housing - Outside

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2. Weld in front wheel housing.
   1. 2.1. Resistance spot-weld the wheel housing in areas -A and B-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Welded Joints On Wheel Housing

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      Fig 4: Overview Of Rear Wheel Housing - Outside

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3. Weld in rear wheel housing.
   1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld the wheel housing in area -A-  .
      Fig 5: Identifying Welded Joints On Wheel Housing

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4. Install C-pillar reinforcement. → Installing C-Pillar Reinforcement 
5. Install (outer) rear wheel housing. → Installing Rear Wheel Housing 
6. Install lower side member reinforcement. → Installing Lower Side Member Reinforcement
7. Install outer side member. → Installing
8. Install rear side section. → Installing Rear Side Panel