Body - Rear Fender Corrosion In Wheel Arch Area
Date: February 18, 2009Order No.: P-B-63.50/19
Group: 63
SUBJECT:
MY-All, Model 220
Rear Fender Corrosion in Wheel Arch Area
Should you receive customer reports regarding the above model vehicles pertaining to corrosion in the rear fender, follow the repair procedures below.
A. Procedure for Corrosion in Area A (Figure 1)
1. Remove corrosion from rear fender at area A (Figure 1).
2. Mask off wheel arch in visible area B (Figure 1) with masking tape.
3. Remove bulkhead from rear fender (1) (Figure 1).
4. Detach trim on entrance longitudinal member.
5. Mask off rear bumper.
6. Apply primer filler. Use approved warranty materials from our paint partners: See document SI98.00-P-0010a.
7. Apply seam sealant (sprayable) or under floor protection (pintable) to wheel arch in area A (Figure 1). See EPC-net for seam sealant (sprayable) and underfloor protection. There must be no residues of cleaning agent left on the relevant areas otherwise material adhesion cannot be guaranteed. Observe the manufacturer's specifications regarding setting time and application life of the sealant. Mask off wheel arch in visible area B (Figure 1) using masking tape with two layers of tape slightly offset approximately 1 to 2 mm from each other for subsequent painting.
8. Paint over wheel arch in area A (Figure 1).
9. Remove first adhesive tape from wheel arch.
10. Carefully remove adhesive tape from visible area B (Figure 1).
11. Apply cavity preservation. For preservation agents see EPC-net.
12. Reinstall all removed assembly parts.
B. Procedure for Corrosion in Area A and B
1. Remove corrosion from rear fender (1) in areas A and B (Figure 1).
2. Remove bulkhead from rear fender.
3. Detach trim on entrance longitudinal member.
4. Remove rear bumper
5. Remove rear lamp unit.
6. Remove trim frame from rear-end window.
7. Apply primer filler. Use approved warranty materials from our paint partners: See document SI98.00-P-0010a.
8. Apply spray seam sealant or underfloor protection paint to wheel arch in area (A Figure 1). See "Parts" for seam sealant spray and underfloor protection paint. There must be no residues of cleaning agent left on the relevant areas otherwise material adhesion cannot be guaranteed. Observe the manufacturer's specifications regarding setting time and application life of the sealant.
9. Paint rear fender (1) (Figure 1)
10. Apply cavity preservation. For preservation agents see EPC-net.
11. Reinstall all removed assembly parts.
C. Procedure for Corrosion or Rust-Through Damage in area A and B: See document SM63.50-P-1000B
1. The cases of corrosion or rust-through damage in area A and B, fabricate a repair panel in accordance with the damage profile and install it as a subsection.
2. The repair area must be smaller than the cross-hatched area in (Figure 2)
D. Procedure for Heavy Corrosion or Rust-Through Damage in Area A and B:
See document SM63.50-P-1000B
1. If the repair scope is the same size as or larger than the cross-hatched area In (Figure 2), install the complete repair panel.
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