Remove outer rear wheel well - AR63.10-P-0660-01EW

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MODEL 212, 218

The following steps are shown on model 212.0.

Fig 1: Outer Rear Wheel Well Separation Point

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Scribe separation point on outer rear wheel well (1) (area A).
Cut outer rear wheel well (1) at separation point (area A).
Do not damage C-pillar.
Expose spot welds on outer rear wheel well (1) (areas B, B₁ and C).
Cut out spot welds on outer rear wheel well (1) (areas B, B₁ and C).
Remove damaged outer rear wheel well (1)

Fig 2: Outer Rear Wheel Well Crosshatched Areas

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Sand connection surfaces down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Remove shavings and drill chips.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.