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

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 00)

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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)

Mark separation lines on outer side longitudinal member (1) with cutting templates (areas A and B).
Transfer position of separation lines from vehicle (areas A and B).
Mark separation line on outer side longitudinal member (1) (area C).
Transfer separation line from vehicle (area C).
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
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Grind mating surfaces in cross-hatched areas down to bare metal using round wire brush.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Side Longitudinal Member Mating Surfaces
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Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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