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Install rear fender

Type ar · topic 63.50 · version 0102 · 2018-09-13

Applies to: Model 218.3

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 63 Side wall › 63.50 Rear fenders — Series 218 (models 3**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.34 Sidewall › 35.34.35 Fender/sidewall — Series 218 (models 3**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.37 Fender › 35.37.31 Rear fender — Series 218 (models 3**)

AR63.50-P-1400-04EL

Install rear fender

Model

218.3

Install rear fender

1

Install rear fender (1), trunk lid, taillamp and rubber seal and fit.



2

Check and adjust gap dimensions.



3

Fix rear fender (1) in place.



4

Remove trunk lid, lamp unit and rubber seal.



5

Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes on rear fender (1) (area Q).



6

Remove rear fender (1).



7

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



8

Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.


Shown on model 212

P63.50-3608-03

Install rear fender

9

Install rubber window spacers from glazing repair kit as spacers on outer rear wheel well at uniform intervals.



10

Apply 2-component adhesive to outer C-pillar (area R).


Only when replacing lock striker bracket.



11

Apply sealant to outer rear wheel well, C-pillar and foam parts.


Shown on model 212

P63.50-3604-11

Install rear fender

12

Install rear fender (1), fit and fix in place.



13

Rivet rear fender (1) with Ø 6.414 Polygrip countersunk-headrivets (area S).



14

Rear fender (1) (areas A, A1, B, C and T).


Shown on model 212

P63.50-3605-06

15

Rear fender (1) (area A2).

Not when replacing inner C-pillar.

16

Rear fender (1) (areas E and D).

Perform inert gas welding, allow to cool down in between to minimize heat distortion (areas E and D).

Install rear fender

P63.50-3613-09

Shown on model 212

17

Rear fender (1) (areas U, V, W, W1, X and Z).

18

Rear fender (1) (area Y).

Drill Ø 5.5 mm in area Y for plug welding.

19

Grind inert gas welds down flat.

20

Clean weld joints.

21

Solder surface on rear fender (1) in area of inert gas welds with solder and smooth.

22

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