Installing Rear Wheel Housing

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Rear Wheel Housing

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Information 

• The rear side section and outer side member must be fitted in order to fit the wheel housing. 
• When fitting the side section using the straightening bench, the side gantry can also be used. 

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 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.
2. Weld in rear wheel housing in inner door sill and C-pillar reinforcement area.
   1. 2.1. Resistance spot-weld rear wheel housing in area -A-  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Welded Joints On Inner Door Sill And C-Pillar Reinforcement

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      Fig 3: Overview Of Rear Wheel Housing - Inside

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3. Weld in rear wheel housing in inner wheel housing area.
   1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld rear wheel housing in area -B-  .
      Fig 4: Identifying Welded Joints On Inner Wheel Housing

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      Fig 5: Overview Of Rear Wheel Housing - Outside

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4. Weld in rear wheel housing in inner wheel housing area.
   1. 4.1. Resistance spot-weld rear wheel housing in area -C-  .
      Fig 6: Identifying Welded Joints On Inner Wheel Housing

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      Fig 7: Overview Of Rear Wheel Housing - Inside

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5. Weld in rear wheel housing in D-pillar reinforcement area.
   1. 5.1. Plug-weld the rear wheel housing in area -D-  using inert gas.
      Fig 8: Identifying Welded Joints On D-Pillar Reinforcement

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      Fig 9: Overview Of Rear Wheel Housing - Outside

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6. Weld in rear wheel housing in floorpan area.
   1. 6.1. Resistance spot-weld rear wheel housing in area -E-  .
      Fig 10: Identifying Welded Joints On Floorpan

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7. Install outer side member. → Installing
8. Install rear side section. → Installing Rear Side Panel