Partially install rear longitudinal member - AR64.20-P-1260-03SX

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Blind rivet 6.4x14	A 003 990 35 97

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Lug Riveting Areas

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1. Partially install rear longitudinal member (4), fit with straightening tool (8) and fasten with clamping pliers and bolts (9).
2. Install locking lug above rear axle (7), fit and fasten with clamping pliers.
3. Drill dia.6.5 mm rivet holes in locking lug above rear axle (7) (area A).
4. Remove locking lug above rear axle (7).
5. Deburr rivet holes on locking lug above rear axle (7) on both sides.
6. Install locking lug above rear axle (7) and fasten with clamping pliers and manual temporary fastener.
   Fig 2: Identifying Locking Lug Above Rear Axle Riveting & Welding Areas

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7. Rivet locking lug above rear axle (7) with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, dia. 6.4 x14 (area A).
8. Partially weld locking lug above rear axle (7) with rear longitudinal member (4) with (areas B, C and D).
9. Partially weld rear longitudinal member (4) with (area E).
10. Partially drill dia. 7 mm pilot holes in rear longitudinal member (4) (area F).
11. Partially weld rear longitudinal member (4) with (area F).
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Longitudinal Member Drilling Area

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    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Longitudinal Member Welding Areas

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12. Install rear locking lug (5) fit and fasten with clamping pliers
13. Weld in rear locking lug (5) with (areas G, H and I).
14. Weld in rear locking lug (5) with (areas J and K).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Locking Lug Welding Areas

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