NOTE: The front rear wheel arch flare must be separated from the rear wheel arch outer service panel.
Removing
1. When replacing the front widening of the rear wheel arch, the following elements are removed:
- rear bumper cover
- Rear side panel
- Backdoor
- Side glass at rear
- Inner rear side panel
2. For more information on this repair procedure, refer to the following sources: For more information, refer to the chapter: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Special Information and Approval Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard techniques used at the service station (100-00 General information, Description and principle of operation).
3. Remove the inner rear side panel. For more information, refer to the chapter: Rear Side Body Inner Panel (501-30 Repairs of sheet metal elements of the back, Removal and installation).
4. Mill out the contact welding points.
5. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Remove the front rear wheel arch flare from the wheel arch outer service panel.
2. Prepare the mating surfaces of the old and new panels.
3. Drill holes in the new panel in preparation for MIG electric rivet welding.
4. Position the new panel in the desired location and secure it. Check position alignment. If it is correct, go to the next paragraph. If not, make any necessary adjustments and recheck before continuing.
5. Spot weld.
6. Weld with electric rivets using MIG technology.
7. Clean all welds.
8. Installation of the corresponding panels and mechanical elements is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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