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Install longitudinal member front section and weld in - AR62.20-P-1260-07P

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A Body saw (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1001-05A Two-post lifting platform
WE58.40-Z-1006-08A Cavity preservation gun
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Preservation agent A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
Fig 1: Identifying Longitudinal Member Front Section Installation Area
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Illustrated on Model 203.0 

  1. Install longitudinal member front section, fasten to straightening tool and fasten with clamping pliers.
  2. Fit longitudinal member front section to vehicle

    IMPORTANT Allow new part to overlap approx. 2 cm.

  3. Separate longitudinal member front section and longitudinal member in overlap area with body saw
  4. Remove remaining pieces from longitudinal member front section and longitudinal member.
  5. Weld in longitudinal member front section with SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area D).
  6. SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD Clean with wire brush.
  7. SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD Grind down flat in area of connection surface/ longitudinal member cover
  8. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  9. SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD And coat inner adjacent surfaces with zinc dust paint.

    IMPORTANT Clean MIG weld welded through on engine side with wire brush

    Fig 2: Identifying Longitudinal Member Front Section Welding Area
    G04735120