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Cutting out rear fender

Type ar · topic 63.50 · version 0104 · 2006-07-26

Applies to: MODEL 208.3

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 63 Side wall › 63.50 Rear fenders — Series 208 (models 3**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.34 Sidewall › 35.34.35 Fender/sidewall — Series 208 (models 3**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.37 Fender › 35.37.31 Rear fender — Series 208 (models 3**)

AR63.50-P-1400-02K

Cutting out rear fender

Cutting out rear fender

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Spot weld cutter

Commercially available tools

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1002-01A

Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm

WH58.30-Z-1006-01A

Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool

WH58.30-Z-1001-03A

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

WH58.30-Z-1021-04A

Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm)

WH58.30-Z-1024-04A

Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)

Workshop equipment

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1002-03A

Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1003-03A

Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)

WE58.40-Z-1004-03A

Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

Cutting out rear fender

P63.50-0501-06

1 Mark rear fender in areas A-C (dotted lines), and cut with body saw.

Do not damage inner sections of B and C-pillars beneath.

Perform repair according to scope of damage between separating cut C and D.

The fuel tank can remain in the vehicle for separating cut D.

Cutting out rear fender

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2 Expose welded areas.

3 Cut out spot welds in areas A - G.

Cutting out rear fender

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4 Cut out spot welds in area A .

Expose brazed seams in areas B and C and disconnect.

Separate weld in area D.

5 Heat up B and C-pillars in shaded area with hot air gun (foam filled area).

6 Remove deformed rear fender.

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7 Grind down spot weld residues.

8 Then grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas.

9 Grind spot welding flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

10 Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.