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Remove/install front fenders - AR88.10-P-1000EW

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MODEL 212, 218 

Shown on right front fender 

Fig 1: Front Fenders Remove/Install Components
G09977870Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Unscrew bolts (1) on left or right front fender (6)    
2 Unscrew bolt (2)    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
3 Raise vehicle with vehicle lift
4 Remove fender liner front section    
5 Remove screws/bolts (3)    
6 Loosen longitudinal member paneling (4) until nuts (5) are accessible   AR88.80-P-6000EW 
7 Unscrew nuts (5)    
8 Remove front fender (6) Model 212 Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and covers AR60.00-P-0700-01EW
Model 218 Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and covers
IMPORTANT Installation: Check gaps on front fender (6), adjust if necessary.
AR60.00-P-0700-01EL
MODEL 212, dimension "A" *BE60.00-P-1001-01U 
MODEL 212, dimension "G" *BE60.00-P-1002-01U 
MODEL 218, dimension "A" *BE60.00-P-1001-01O 
MODEL 218, dimension "E" *BE60.00-P-1002-01O 
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
9 Install in the reverse order    
TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation MODEL 218.9 MODEL 218.3
BE60.00-P-1001-01O Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4, 0 (±1) 4, 0 (±1)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4, 0 (±1) 4, 0 (±1)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "C" mm 4, 0 (±1) 4, 0 (±1)
Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "Q" mm 4, 5 (±1) 4, 5 (±1)
Fender to headlamp Dimension "R" mm 4, 0 (±1) 4, 0 (±1)
Bumper to headlamp (circumferential Dimension "S") mm 3, 5 (±1) 3, 5 (±1)
Mounting rail, bumper to engine hood Dimension "T" mm 7, 5 (+0, 5) 7, 5 (+0, 5)
Mounting rail, bumper to engine hood to engine hood Dimension "U" mm 1, 0 (±0, 5) 1, 0 (±0, 5)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01EL AR60.00-P-0700-01EL
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation MODEL 212.0/1 MODEL 212.2
BE60.00-P-1001-01U Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "C" mm - -
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4, 5 (±1, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 5)
Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "E" mm 4, 5 (±1, 5) 4, 5 (±1, 5)
Bumper to headlamp pillar Dimension "F" mm 3, 5 (±1, 5) 3, 5 (±1, 5)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01EW AR60.00-P-0700-01EW
TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation MODEL 218.9 MODEL 218.3
BE60.00-P-1002-01O Gap dimension Fender to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 3, 5 (±1) 3, 5 (±1)
Front door to fender Dimension "E" mm 4, 0 (-0, 5/+1) 4, 0 (-0, 5/+1)
Front door to rear door Dimension "F" mm 5, 0 (-0, 5/+1) 5, 0 (-0, 5/+1)
B-pillar cover to front window Dimension "G" mm 10 (±1) 10 (±1)
B-pillar cover to rear window Dimension "H" mm 10 (±1) 10 (±1)
Rear door to side piece, bottom Dimension "I" mm 4, 5 (±1) 4, 5 (±1)
Fixed window on rear door to fixed window on rear side window Dimension "O" mm 7, 5 (±1) -
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01EL AR60.00-P-0700-01EL
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation MODEL 212.0/1 MODEL 212.2
BE60.00-P-1002-01U Gap dimension Front door to fender Dimension "G" mm 4 (+1/-0, 5) 4 (+1/-0, 5)
Front door to rear door Dimension "H" mm 4, 5 (+1/-0, 5) 4, 5 (+1/-0, 5)
Front door to roof frame Dimension "I" mm 14 (±1, 5) 14 (±1, 5)
Rear door to roof frame Dimension "J" mm 13 (±1, 5) 13 (±1, 5)
Rear door to side piece, bottom Dimension "K" mm 4 (+1/-0, 5) 4 (+1/-0, 5)
Driver door cover to rear door cover Dimension "W" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01EW AR60.00-P-0700-01EW
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G09977871Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA