Cut off rear fender

AR63.50-P-1400-02CC

Cut off rear fender

Model

204.3

1

Scribe separating point on rear fender (1) between Y-markings and cut (areas A and B).

 On vehicles with code (P98) Black Series, Y-markings are not present. Select separating point on in areas (A and B) by yourself.

 Scribe separation point for crimping flange offset approx. 10 mm from area A.

 Do not damage B and C-pillars below.

Dimensions:

d

approx. 10 mm

2.1

Model 204.3
except code P98 (Black Series)
Scribe separating point on rear fender (1) (area C) and cut.

 Do not damage longitudinal member below (area C).

 Transfer separation point from new part (area C).

2.2

Model 204.3
with code P98 (Black Series)
Scribe separating point on rear fender (1) (area C1) and cut.

 Do not damage longitudinal member below (area C1).

3

Expose spot welds on rear fender (1) and cut out (areas D, E and F).

4

Expose spot welds on rear fender (1) and cut out (areas G, H, H1, I and J).

5

Cut rear fender (1) at separating point with window removal tool (area K).

 Rear fender (1) is bonded to outer rear wheel well (area K).

6

Heat rear fender (1) in crosshatched areas.

 Crosshatched areas are not bonded.

 Area of foam piece (arrow).

7

Remove remaining adhesive from outer rear wheel well (area K).

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

8

Repair bare parts with touchup applicator.

9

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

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

10

Remove shavings and drill chips.

11

Coat insides of spot weld flange with zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding.

 Do not coat bonding surfaces with dust paint suitable for spot welding.
Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

12

Crimp connecting flange on rear fender (1) toward inside with crimping pliers (area A1).

 Use crimping pliers for heavily accessible areas.