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Prepare outer side longitudinal member - AR63.30-P-1050-02SX

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 00)
G07583765Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A Body saw (electric/pneumatic)
  1. Mark separation lines on outer side longitudinal member (1) with SPECIAL TOOL cutting templates (areas A and B).

    IMPORTANT Transfer position of separation lines from vehicle (areas A and B).

  2. Mark separation line on outer side longitudinal member (1) (area C).

    IMPORTANT Transfer separation line from vehicle (area C).

  3. Cut separation lines on outer side longitudinal member (1) with body saw (areas A, B and C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Outer Side Longitudinal Member Separation Lines
    G07583766Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  4. Grind mating surfaces in cross-hatched areas down to bare metal using COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS round wire brush.

    IMPORTANT Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Side Longitudinal Member Mating Surfaces
    G07583767Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    NOTES Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint to prevent adhesion problems (areas D and E)