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AZ40.10-P-0001-10E Reworking Body at Rear Wheel Houses



AZ40.10-P-0001-10E Reworking Body At Rear Wheel Houses
- Only with 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 30 with tires 245/40 R 17





1 Fold horizontal sheet metal flange for securing rear apron in rear wheel houses 80° upwards up to approx. 20 mm in front of mounting screw in accordance with bending line (A).
2 Grind off upper edge of rear apron and its reinforcement in this area.

Use a plastic mallet to avoid damaging paint.
Carefully heat outer edges of fender to max. 70 - 80° C using a hot air blower.

Do not overheat paint when warming edges of fender (max. 80° C).
Repair any damage to the paint.

3 Post-preserve wheel houses with underfloor protection and spray adjusted sheet metal flange with body-cavity protection.
4 Check clearance between tires and body with fully compressed suspension.