Cut out access opening for stamping guide - AR60.00-P-0800-06R

Fig 1: Identifying Cut Out Access Opening For Stamping Guide

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An access opening for the stamping guide must be cut out at the right rear cross member (body shell). When replacing the right rear cross member, this can still be carried out on the removed part.

1. The following dimensions are to be marked:

   Dimension "a" = approx. 29 mm

   Dimension "b" = approx. 115 mm

   Dimension "c" = approx. 55 mm (from upper edge of surface, VIN number)

   Dimension "d" = approx. 28 mm

   Fig 2: Identifying Dimensions Mark

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2. The following dimensions are to be marked:

   Dimension "e" = approx. 2 mm

   Dimension "f" = approx. 2 mm

3. Drill in the intersection points (e and f) a 4 mm dia. hole on both sides.
4. Saw out drilled surface with body saw.
5. Mark further dimension lines:

   Dimension g = approx. 7.5 mm, on both sides

   Dimension h = approx. 7.5 mm, on both sides

6. Mark further dimension lines:

   Dimension j = 21.5 mm, on both sides

   Dimension k = 42 mm, on both sides

   Dimension l = 20.5 mm, on both sides

   Dimension m = 20.5 mm, on both sides

7. Drill in the intersection points (j, k, l and m) dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes.
8. Deburr rivet holes on both sides
9. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.