Assembly and covering work when painting the front fender

AR98.00-S-0205E

Assembly and covering work when painting the front fender

18.03.2019

Model

447, 448

Modification notes

18.02.2016

Method extended

Operation step 3

Topical note

Cleaning plastic cover plates of lamps

AH82.10-P-1002-01A

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

General information on masking for paintwork

AH98.00-P-0200-01BK

Masking, taping

1.1

Detach front fender

Paint stage 2

AR88.20-S-2000E

 It is not necessary to remove the front fender; this can remain on the vehicle.

1.2

Remove front bumper

Paint stage 3

AR88.20-S-2000E

 If the damaged area is in the area of the bumper, it may be necessary to remove the bumper.

2

Remove trim piece on triangular window

3

Remove front longitudinal member panel

Model 447.8, 448.8

AR88.80-S-6000CH

 If the damaged area is in the vicinity of the longitudinal member, the front mounting rail may need to be removed.

4.1

Enlarge gap dimension at front fender to lamp unit

Paint stage 2

AR82.10-S-4730E

4.2

Remove front lamp unit

Paint stage 3

AR82.10-S-4730E

 If the damaged area is in the area of the lamp unit, it may be necessary to remove the lamp unit.

5

Remove additional turn signal lamp

Model 447.6/7, 448.7

AR82.25-S-4726E

6

Mask off front fender all the way round

 See: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com, under the "Paint Technology" category.

7

Cover complete vehicle with film

 See: http://xentryportal.mercedes-benz.com, under the "Paint Technology" category.