Prepare new rear fender part - AR63.50-P-1400-03ES

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MODEL 212.2

Fig 1: Rear Fender Separation Lines

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Position metal needle templates or flexible measuring tape at Y-markings (arrows) and scribe separation line at rear fender (1) and cut (areas A and B).
Remove section from rear fender (1).

Fig 2: Rear Fender Cross-Hatched Areas

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Grind mating surfaces on rear fender (1) down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot welding flange on rear fender (1) with zinc dust paint.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Following steps 5, 6, 7 are not required when replacing C-pillar.
Cut out spot welds on lock striker bracket (2) (area C).
Drill through spot welds on lock striker bracket (2) (area D).
Remove locking eye bracket (2).