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Remove side wall paneling

Type ar · topic 63.10 · version 0101 · 2017-04-03

Applies to: Model 453.4

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 63 Side wall › 63.10 Side wall — Series 453 (models 4**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.34 Sidewall › 35.34.35 Fender/sidewall — Series 453 (models 4**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.34 Sidewall › 35.34.38 Left panel — Series 453 (models 4**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.34 Sidewall › 35.34.39 Right panel — Series 453 (models 4**)

AR63.10-P-0110-05SRC

Remove side wall paneling

Model

453.4

The following operation steps describe a partial repair for the side wall paneling; depending on the scope of damage, it is necessary to replace the entire side wall paneling.

Remove side wall paneling

P63.10-5435-09

1

Mark separating points on side wall paneling (1) and cut (areas A).

Do not cut too deeply.
Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

2

Grind off crimped bead along wheel arch side wall paneling (1) (area E).

3

Remove remaining pieces of flanged folded edge of sidewall paneling (1).

4

Expose spot welds on side wall paneling (1) and cut out (areas B, B1, C and D).

5

Heat side wall paneling (1) in crosshatched areas with hot air gun (areas E and F).

Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

6

Remove side wall paneling (1).

7

Remove remaining adhesive (areas E and F).

Remove side wall paneling

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8

Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

9

Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

10

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas G and F).
Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.