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Cut off rear fender

Type ar · topic 63.50 · version 0101 · 2018-09-14

Applies to: Model 117.9

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 63 Side wall › 63.50 Rear fenders — Series 117 (models 9**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.34 Sidewall › 35.34.35 Fender/sidewall — Series 117 (models 9**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.37 Fender › 35.37.31 Rear fender — Series 117 (models 9**)

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Cut off rear fender

Model

117.9

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

Cut off rear fender

1

Mark separating points on rear fender (1) and cut (areas A and B).


Do not make the cuts too deep.
Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.


Mark separating point along Y-marking (area A and B).



2

Grind off crimped bead on rear fender wheel arch (1) (area C).



3

Remove remaining piece from crimped bead on rear fender (1).


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4

Mark separating point on rear fender (1) and cut (area D).


Do not make the cuts too deep.
Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.


Dimensions:
d1 = ca. 150 mm (measured from Y-marking)
d2 = approx. 90 mm
d3 = approx. 40 mm


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5

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

Cut out spot welds through two panel thicknesses (areas F).

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6

Expose spot welds on rear fender (1) and cut out (area G).


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7

Heat rear fender (1) in crosshatched areas with heat gun and remove.


Cross-hatched areas are bonded.


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9

Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched inner C-pillar sidewall .


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



10

Remove grinding and drilling chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.



11

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.


Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas H).
Otherwise there may be adhesion problems.


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