2025-11-27

Rear Wheel Arch (Complete)

Correction code: 10101909202 10101909102 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Add any associated mechanical procedures needed to perform this procedure.

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.
The Rear Wheel Arch Assembly can be:
- Replaced in a single repair as a single complete component, using the service part and the instructions in the Repair Procedure section of this document.
- Repaired in sections that are larger or smaller than the service part. Any individual section or any combination of sections of the Rear Wheel Arch can be replaced so long as the guidelines from the Sectioning Guidelines are followed.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	M3 ASY, RR W/H OUTER COMPLETE (Rear Wheel Arch)
13	Rivet, 4.8 mm
4	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
1	Flow Form Rivet S18

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Sectioning Guidelines

General sectioning guidelines:

It is allowable to cut through a clearance hole or a non functional hole (exterior trim hole), as described below.
Do not cut within 25 mm of the center of a stud.
Seal all open seams after structural adhesive has cured.
Seal all open seams after welding.


Rear Wheel Arch Sectioning

Based on the colors used in the image above, the allowed repairs are as follows:

Table 1. Allowed Sectioning
Area Color	Area Repairability
Green areas:	Sectioning is allowed in these areas. Overlap joints must have an overlap of at least a 25 mm, which must be secured with structural adhesive. Note When using an overlap joint between a red area and a green area, the red area must overlap the green area by at least 25 mm. Do not overlap from a green area into a red area. Note The gap between the adjacent panels of the butt joint for this section should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength.
Yellow areas:	Sectioning is allowed in these areas. Note Sectioning in these areas requires the component be returned to its original geometry for proper function. Overlap joints must have an overlap of at least a 25 mm, which must be secured with structural adhesive. Note When using an overlap joint between a red area and a yellow area, the red area must overlap the yellow area by at least 25 mm. Do not overlap from a yellow area into a red area. Areas shown in yellow may include areas that allow water ingress, so use special care to make sure that seals fit correctly in all repaired areas. Note Once the repair is complete, make sure that all seals fit properly and make sure that water does not ingress in the repair area. Other components may mount to the Rear Wheel Arch in these areas. Use special care to make sure that openings in repair area are the same size as the original openings, and ensure that mounting areas allow components to fit properly. Note Once the repair is complete, make sure that mounted components are flush with the Body Side Outer surface and that the components fit correctly in all repaired areas.
Red areas:	Sectioning is not allowed.

Repair Procedure

Remove the necessary portion of the Quarter Outer Skin to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Detach the original Rear Wheel Arch.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Factory SPRs
Remove the indicated portion of the Rear Wheel Arch.
Cut Line
Remove the remaining portion of the original Rear Wheel Arch.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or Rivets, 4.8 mm
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S18
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the portion of the Quarter Outer Skin that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.