Install rear longitudinal member section - AR64.20-P-1260-03CW

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Shown on model 204.0

Install rear longitudinal member section (1) and rear locking lug (2), fit with straightening tool and fix in place using clamping pliers.
Observe setup plans. Use spacer for straightening tool.
Drill rivet holes on rear longitudinal member section (1) and rear locking lug (2) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas A, B, C and D).

Fig 1: Identifying Rivet Holes On Rear Longitudinal Member Section And Locking Lug (Areas A, B, C And D)
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Shown on model 204.0
Remove rear longitudinal member section (1) and rear end part (2).
Deburr rivet holes on rear longitudinal member section (1) and rear end part (2) on both sides.
Remove drilling shavings with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of rivet connections with zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding.
Install rear longitudinal member section (1) and rear locking lug (2), fit with straightening tool and fix in place using clamping pliers and manual temporary fasteners.
Use spacers of straightening tool (see set-up plan).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Longitudinal Member Section And Rear Locking Lug Areas E, F, H, I, J, K & L
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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Longitudinal Member Section Areas M, N, O & P
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Shown on model 204.0
Rear longitudinal member section (1) and rear locking lug (2) (areas E, I, J, K, L and N).
Rear longitudinal member section (1) (areas F and M).
Remove manual temporary fasteners.
Rivet rear longitudinal member section (1) with steel/steel blind rivet, Ø 6.5X12.5 (areas G, H, O and P).