Install rear fender

AR63.50-P-1400-04ELX

Install rear fender

Model

218.9

1

Install rear fender (1), liftgate, rear door, taillamp and rubber seal and fit.

2

Check and adjust gap dimensions.

3

Fix rear fender (1) in place.

4

Remove liftgate, taillamp and rubber seal.

5

Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in rear fender (1) (areas F and K).

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 suitable to for spot welding.

9

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

10

Apply sealant to outer rear wheel well and foam parts.

 Always replace damaged foam parts which can no longer be used. New foam parts are available only from the responsible Daimler departments.

11

Apply 2-component adhesive to outer C-pillar (area 2KD2).

 Only when replacing lock striker bracket.

12

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

13

Rivet rear fender (1) with Polygrip Ø 6.414 flat/round head rivets (areas F1 and K1).

14

Rear fender (1)   (areas D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M and N).

15

Rear fender (1)   (area D1).

16

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

 Weld inert gas welds in intervals,.
Otherwise heat distortion can occur.

17

Clean welds on rear fender (1).

18

Grind inert gas welds down flat.

19

Fill surface on rear fender with body solder in cross-hatched area and smooth.

20

Remove shavings and drill chips.

Shown on model 212.2