Front Fender: Service and Repair
WM 505519 Removing and installing wing
Tools
Technical values
Preliminary work
Preliminary work
1. Disconnect the battery. -> 9X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
2. Remove sill cover. -> 663119 Removing and installing sill cover - section on "Removing"
3. Remove the wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "Removing"
4. Remove rear part of front wheel housing liner. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - section on "Removing"
5. Remove the front apron. -> 631519 Removing and installing front apron - section on "Removing"
6. For the right wing: Remove reservoir for windscreen washer system. -> 926019 Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen washer system - section on "Removing"
7. For the left wing: Remove the heater if vehicle is fitted with auxiliary heater. -> 822019 Removing and installing complete heater - section on "Removing"
8. Remove headlight mounting plate. -> 941419 Removing and installing headlight mounting - section on "Removing"
Technical values
Gap dimensions of front wing
-> Gap dimension: 3.5 mm+1 mm-0.5 mm
Gap dimension
Gap dimension -> Gap dimension: -0.5 mm+1 mm-0.5 mm
Gap dimension
Gap dimension -> Gap dimension: 4.5 mm+1 mm-1 mm
Gap dimension -> Gap dimension: 0 mm-1 mm
Gap dimension -> Gap dimension: 4 mm+1.5 mm-0.5 mm
Gap dimension
-> Gap dimension: 1 mm+1 mm-1 mm
Gap dimension
-> Gap dimension: 4.5 mm+1 mm-1 mm
Gap dimensions -> Gap dimension: 0 mm+1 mm-1 mm
Gap dimensions
Removing wing
Removing the wing
Information
- Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle.
- Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well.
- These must be carried out as a mirror image of the steps shown.
1. Remove front profile seal -1- as far as the lock carrier.
Removing profile seal
2. Remove expansion rivet -1- from the heat protection panel.
Removing expansion rivet
2.1. Push pin through towards the engine compartment.
2.2. Remove expansion rivet -1- from the engine compartment side.
3. Unclip wire harness -1- under the headlight mounting point.
Unclipping wire harness
CAUTION
Incorrect triggering of airbag modules.
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag sensors are not handled correctly!
-> Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
->Always wait one minute after disconnecting the battery before disconnecting the connector from the sensor.
->The airbag sensor must not be removed with the plug plugged in!
->The airbag sensors cannot be interchanged. Install the sensor listed in the Spare Parts Catalogue (PET).
->Always replace fastening nuts and bolts of sensors after customer service and reworking.
->Never make alterations to the micro-encapsulated nuts and bolts which have a negative effect on the bond (e.g. using lubricant, loosening bolts and screwing them down again).
4. Remove electric plug connection -1- for airbag sensor.
Pulling connector off airbag sensor
4.1. Release electric plug connection -1-. -a-
4.2. Pull off electric plug connection -1-. -A-
5. Release electric plug connection -1- ( -a- ) and pull it off the side direction indicator light. -A-
Side direction indicator light
6. Remove hose -1- for headlight ventilation.
Removing hose for headlight ventilation
6.1. Unclip hose -1- for headlight ventilation at the retaining bracket.
6.2. Release locking mechanism on grommet at the air grille -a- and remove grommet. -B-
6.3. Remove hose.
7. Remove retaining strip.
Removing retaining strip
7.1. Puncture and remove expansion rivets using a suitable tool.
7.2. Remove retaining strip -1-.
8. Unscrew lower fastening screws -1- for the door sill.
Unscrewing fastening screws for door sill
9. Unscrew fastening screws -1- for the A-pillar.
Fastening screws for A-pillar
10. Unscrew fastening screws -1- under the headlight mounting point.
Fastening screws under headlight mounting point
11. Unscrew fastening screw -1- for lock carrier.
Fastening screw for lock carrier
11.1. Dispose of fastening screw -1- and use a new screw during installation.
12. Unscrew fastening screws -1-.
Fastening screws in engine compartment
13. Remove the wing.
13.1. Remove the wing carefully since the splash guard for the door area is still fitted.
Installing wing
Installing wing
Information
- Set gap dimensions on lid and accessories in accordance with the gap specifications.
- Given a clearance in the opening that is too great or too small, the accessories must be centred with respect to the body.
- Ensure that the gaps do not run in a wedge-shaped fashion or do not narrow at local points.
- The given values are guidelines, which should be observed as far as possible.
- The guidelines apply to repair and assembly work.
- Use star gauges to check the gap dimensions. Star gauges for body gap dimensions NR.127-1
1. The wing is installed in reverse order to removal.
1.1. Set gap dimensions by moving the wing. -> 505519 Removing and installing wing - section on "Technical values"
1.2. Replace the fastening screw on the lock carrier with a new screw.
2. Tighten fastening screws for wing to the specified tightening torque -> Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) and -> Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.)+/-0.5 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.).
Subsequent work
Subsequent work
1. Install headlight mounting plate. -> 941419 Removing and installing headlight mounting - section on "Installing"
2. For the right wing: Install reservoir for windscreen washer system. -> 926019 Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen washer system - section on "Installing"
3. For the left wing: Fit the heater if vehicle is fitted with auxiliary heater. -> 822019 Removing and installing complete heater - section on "Installing"
4. Install the front apron. -> 631519 Removing and installing front apron - section on "Installing"
5. Install sill cover. -> 663119 Removing and installing sill cover - section on "Installing"
6. Install rear part of front wheel housing liner. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - section on "Installing"
7. Install wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "Installing"
8. Install sill cover. -> 663119 Removing and installing sill cover - section on "Installing"
9. Connect the battery. -> 9X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
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