Assembly and covering work when painting the rear fender

AR98.00-S-0207E

Assembly and covering work when painting the rear fender

05.09.2019

Model

447, 448

Modification notes

31.07.2019

Operation step added.

Operation step 2

Rear left fender in paint stage 2 or 3

Rear right fender in paint stage 2 or 3

Rear left fender in paint stage 1E

Rear left fender in paint stage 1E

Rear right fender in paint stage 1E

Topical note

Notes on paintwork repairs

AH98.00-P-9408-02A

Topical note

General notes about painting the body flange in the glazing area

AH98.00-P-9408-06A

General information on masking for paintwork

AH98.00-P-0200-01BK

Cover and mask off rear fender in paint stage 2 or 3

1.1

Unfasten rear bumper.

Paint stage 2

AR88.20-S-2200E

 It is not necessary to remove the rear bumper; this can remain on the vehicle.

1.2

Remove rear bumper.

Paint stage 3

AR88.20-S-2200E

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

2

Remove roof railing.

Model 447.6/7
with code D12 (Roof railing)
Model 447.8
with code D14 (Anodised roof rails)
Model 448.8
with code D14 (Anodised roof rails)

AR77.40-S-5000E

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

3

Remove rear lamp unit.

AR82.10-S-4905E

4

Remove side window.

Paint stage 3

Model 447.8
with code W05 (Rear windows, left side fixed, right side hinged)
Model 447
with code W29 (Window fixed behind)
Model 448.7
with code W29 (Window fixed behind)
Model 448.8

AR67.30-S-2701E

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

5

Remove electric pop-out window.

Paint stage 3

Model 447.7/8
with code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows)
Model 447.8
with code W05 (Rear windows, left side fixed, right side hinged)
Model 448.7
with code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows)

AR67.39-S-1000E

 If the damaged area is in the area of the electric pop-out window, it may be necessary to remove the electric pop-out window.

6

Remove longitudinal member panel.

Model 447.8, 448.8

AR88.80-S-6000CH

 If the damage area is in the area of the longitudinal member, it may be necessary to remove the mounting rail.

7

Mask off all openings on the rear fenders with adhesive tape.

 See: https://xentry.daimler.com, under the "Paint Technology Guideline" category.

8

Mask off rear fender all the way round.

 See: https://xentry.daimler.com, under the "Paint Technology Guideline" category.

9

Cover complete vehicle with film.

 See: https://xentry.daimler.com, under the "Paint Technology Guideline" category.

Cover and mask off rear fender in paint stage 1E

10

Remove rear bumper.

AR88.20-S-2200E

11

Remove carrier for rear bumper.

AR88.20-S-2250E

12

Remove side part holder for rear bumper.

AR88.20-S-9018E

13

Remove rear bumper vent flap.

AR88.60-S-9244E

14

Remove sliding door.

AR72.16-S-1260E

15

Remove center guide rail of sliding door.

AR72.16-S-7806E

16

Remove fuel filler flap.

AR88.60-S-6023E

17

Remove rear lamp unit.

AR82.10-S-4905E

18

Remove side window.

Model 447.8
with code W05 (Rear windows, left side fixed, right side hinged)
Model 447
with code W29 (Window fixed behind)
Model 448.7
with code W29 (Window fixed behind)
Model 448.8

AR67.30-S-2701E

19

Remove electric pop-out window.

Model 447.7/8
with code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows)
Model 447.8
with code W05 (Rear windows, left side fixed, right side hinged)
Model 448.7
with code W32 (Rear passenger compartment electric pop-out windows)

AR67.39-S-1000E

20

Remove edge guard of door cutout on sliding door.

21

Remove edge guard from rear cutout.

22

Remove rear fender liner.

Only if installed.

AR88.10-S-1400E

23

Remove mounting rails of longitudinal member panels.

Model 447.8, 448.8

AR88.80-S-6005CH

24

Mask off all openings on the rear fenders with adhesive tape.

 See: https://xentry.daimler.com, under the "Paint Technology Guideline" category.

25

Mask off rear fender all the way round.

 See: https://xentry.daimler.com, under the "Paint Technology Guideline" category.

26

Cover complete vehicle with film.

 See: https://xentry.daimler.com, under the "Paint Technology Guideline" category.