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Separating outer side longitudinal member - AR63.30-P-1050-01P

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Templates (203 589 06 23 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1021-04A Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A Straight grinder (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
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
Fig 3: Identifying Outer Side Longitudinal Member Spot Welds Area
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  1. Mark separation points on side longitudinal member with cutting templates and cut with body saw (areas B and C).

    IMPORTANT Depending on the extent of damage, the cutting point can be shifted (area B).

  2. Transfer separation point onto B-pillar with new part and cut (area A).

    IMPORTANT Shorten new part approx. 160 mm for corrosion protection reasons.

  3. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas D, E and F).
  4. Remove outer side longitudinal member.
    Fig 4: Identifying Outer Side Longitudinal Member Grinding Area
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  5. Then grind connection surfaces to bare metal in checked areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
  6. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  7. Coat insides of spot welding flanges and rivet connections with zinc dust paint.