Install rear fender

AR63.50-P-1400-04AL

Install rear fender

Model

169.3

1

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

2

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

3

Fix rear fender in place.

4

Remove taillamps, rubber seal and shackle.

5

Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes on rear fender (1) (areas G and J).

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 (5) and rear wheel well (8) in crosshatched area.

11

Install rear fender (1) on rear end and upper D-pillar (7).

 The rear fender (1) can be installed behind the outer and inner rear end with aid of a screwdriver (6).

12

Fix rear fender (1) in place.

13

Rivet rear fender (1) with Ø 6.414 Polygrip flat/round head rivets (areas G and J).

14

Rear fender (1)   (area J1).

15

Rear fender (1)   (areas F1 and I2).

16

Rear fender (1)   (areas F and I1).

17

Rear fender (1)   (areas A1, B and C).

 Weld in area (A1, B and C) in intervals, allow to cool down in between to minimize heat distortion.

18

Rear fender (1)   (areas AA and E).

19

Rear fender (1)   (area D).

20

Convert spot weld flange on wheel well.

 Spot weld flange position analog to undamaged vehicle side.

21

Rear fender (1)   (areas G1 and K).

22

Grind weld joints down flat in crosshatched areas.

23

Clean weld joints.

24

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

25

Scribe hole for retrofitting cavity preservation on inner B-pillar (2) (area X).

26

Drill Ø 12 mm hole in inner B-pillar (2) (area X).

 Do not drill too deeply.
Otherwise the B-pillar outer section can be damaged.

 Suction off drill chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner (3) when drilling hole.

27

Remove grinding and drilling chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner (3).

Dimensions:

a

40 mm