Install rear fender

AR63.50-P-1400-04AK

Install rear fender

Model

169.0

1

Install rear fender, rear-end door, taillamps, rubber seal and striker and fit.

2

Check gap dimensions (M, O, P, Q, R, T and V) and adjust.

3

Fix rear fender in place.

4

Remove taillamps, rubber seal and shackle.

5

Drill rivet holes on rear fender (1) with dia. 6.5 mm bit (areas F and K).

6

Remove rear fender (1).

7

Deburr rivet holes on rear fender (1) on both sides.

8

Deburr rivet holes on body.

9

Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

10

Apply body sealant to foam part (2) and rear wheel well (5) in crosshatched area.

11

Install rear fender (1) on rear end and upper D-pillar (3).

 The rear fender (1) can be installed behind the outer and inner rear end assembly with aid of a screwdriver (4).

12

Fix rear fender (1) in place.

13

Rivet rear fender (1) with 6.4 x 14 Polygrip flat/round headrivets (areas F and K).

14

Rear fender (1)   (area F1).

15

Rear fender (1)   (area J and A1).

16

Rear fender (1)   (area A).

17

Rear fender (1)   (areas B, D and E).

 Weld in intervals, allow to cool down in between to minimize heat distortion (areas B, D and E).

18

Rear fender (1)   (areas G and H).

19

Rear fender (1)   (area J).

20

Convert spot weld flange on wheel well.

 Spot weld flange position analog to undamaged vehicle side.

21

Rear fender (1)   (areas C1 and L).

22

Rear fender (1)   (area C).

23

Grind weld joints on rear fender down flat in crosshatched areas.

24

Clean weld joints.

25

Fill surface on rear fender in area of inert gas welds with body solder and smooth.

26

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