Separate rear fender - AR63.50-P-1400-02EW

MODEL 212.0 /1 

1. 1. 1.1)  Scribe separation point on rear fender (1) (area E).

      Measure dimensions a and b from Y-markings (arrows).

      Scribe separation point for crimping pliers offset approx. 10 mm from area E.

   2. 1.2)  Scribe separation point on rear fender (1) (area E2).

      Transfer separation point from new part only if inner C-pillar is also damaged (area E₂ ).

      Scribe separation point for crimping pliers offset approx. 10 mm from area E₂

      Dimensions: 

      Fig 1: Rear Fender Separation Points

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2. 1. 2.1)  Separate rear fender (1) from separation point (area E).

      Do not damage C-pillar below.

   2. 2.2)  Separate rear fender (1) from separation point (area E₂ ).

      Only if C-pillar on rear fender (1) is also damaged in area E₂

      Do not damage C-pillar below.

3. Scribe separation point on rear fender (1) (area D).

   Transfer separation point from new part (area D).

4. Separate rear fender (1) from separation point (area D).

   Do not damage side longitudinal member below (area D).

5. Expose spot welds on rear fender (1) (areas A, A₁ , B, B₁ , B₂ and C).
6. Cut out spot welds on rear fender (1) (areas A, A₁ , B, B₁ , B₂ and C).
   Fig 2: Rear Fender Spot Weld Areas (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Rear Fender Spot Weld Areas (2 Of 2)
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7. Expose spot welds on rear fender (1) (areas F, G, H, H₁ , I, J, K and L).
8. Cut out spot welds on rear fender (1) (areas F, G, H, H₁ , I, J, K and L).

   Drill spot weld on rear fender (1) through two pane thicknesses (area K).

9. Cut rear fender (1) at separation point with FSC 1.6 window removal tool (area M).

   Rear fender (1) is bonded to outer rear wheel well in area M. Window glazing device, FSC 1.6

10. Heat rear fender (1) in crosshatched areas.

    Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

11. Remove damaged rear fender (1)
12. Remove remaining adhesive from outer rear wheel well (area M).

    A maximum of 2 mm of adhesive residue may be left Pull off loose adhesive material (remaining pieces which are not completely cut off).

13. Repair bare parts with touchup applicator.
Fig 4: Outer Rear Wheel Well Adhesive Applying Area
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Fig 5: Crimping Connecting Flange On Rear Fender With Crimping Pliers
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14. Sand connection surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.

    Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

15. Grind lock striker bracket (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas (area N 1).

    Remove lock striker bracket (2) only when replacing inner C-pillar

16. Remove shavings and drill chips.
17. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

18. Crimp connecting flange on rear fender (1) with crimping pliers toward inside (area E).

    Use sheet metal crimping pliers for heavily accessible areas.

    Beading pliers

    Perform following steps 19, 20, 21 only when replacing inner C-pillar.

19. Cut out lock striker bracket (2) from C-pillar side wall (area N).
20. Heat lock striker bracket (2) in crosshatched area.

    Cross-hatched area is bonded.

21. Remove lock striker bracket (2) from inner C-pillar
    Fig 6: C-Pillar Side Wall Lock Striker Bracket

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