Separate longitudinal member front section - AR62.20-P-1260-01T

Fig 1: Identifying Spot Weld Milling Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
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-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-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 2: Locating Separation Lines (Area A)

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Mark separation lines (area a). Dimension x approx. 40 mm
Cut separation points with body saw (area a).
Completely separate longitudinal member.

Fig 3: Locating Separation Lines (Areas B And C) & Spot Welds (Areas D And E)
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Mark separation lines (areas b and c).
Dimension y approx. 40 mm

Dimension z approx. 80 mm
Cut separation points with body saw (areas b and c).
Do not damage reinforcement in between of front longitudinal member.
Expose spot welds (areas d and e).
Cut out spot welds with spot weld milling cutter (areas d and e).
Remove remaining section of longitudinal member.

Fig 4: Locating Connection Surfaces
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Sand connection surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.
Sand spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.