Preparing top front longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1286-02T

Fig 1: Identifying Weld Spot Miller (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

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A

Drill (electric/pneumatic)

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 Spot Weld Area & Connection Surfaces Of Upper Front Longitudinal Member (Area B)

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1. Expose spot welds on new upper front longitudinal member and cut out with spot weld cutter (area b).
2. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
3. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.