Install welding device - AR62.20-P-1286-05SX

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 216 without 4MATIC	Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 1	Nm	35	35
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 2	Nm	-	-

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19	Model 221 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 1	Nm	30	35
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 2	Nm	35	-

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 221 with code 487 (ABC)	Model 221 without 4MATIC and except code 487, Z07/ Z07+Z19
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 1	Nm	35	30
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 2	Nm	-	-

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Device (221 589 01 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Upright (221 589 07 23 00)

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Shown on left welding device

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Device Components

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Prepare vehicle for installing welding device

The following operation steps are shown on model 221 on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

Fig 4: Locating Front Suspension Strut Nuts

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Loosen front suspension strut nuts (2) on front end and remove.

2.1 Remove suspension strut reinforcement (3) from suspension strut tower.
Remove suspension strut reinforcement (3) only on vehicles with code 487 Active Body Control (ABC).

Prepare welding device.
3 Loosely screw on spacer sleeves (1 e) on suspension strut tower at suspension strut bolt thread.
On vehicles with code Z07 Top protection, use spacer sleeves (1e) instead of uprights.
4 Install base plate (1) on spacer sleeves (1 e).
Pay attention to proper installation position

Fig 5: Preparing Welding Device
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5 Position bolts (1f).
6 Tighten front upper longitudinal member extension (1 b) to base plate (1) with bolt (1j)
7 Tighten rear upper longitudinal member extension (1 a) to base plate (1) with bolt (1h)
8 Tighten bolts (1f)
Shown on vehicles with suspension strut removed

Install welding device

Fig 6: Installing Welding Device
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9 Install bottom reinforcement link rod (1 c) and fasten to front upper longitudinal member extension (1 b) with bolt (1 k).
10 Tighten fitted bolt (1 q) to front upper longitudinal member (1 b) with bolt (1 o) and washer (1 p).
11 Tighten upper reinforcement link rod (1d) to bottom reinforcement link rod (1c) with bolt (1s).
12 Tighten upper reinforcement link rod (1d) to front upper longitudinal member with fitted bolt (1m).
13 Tighten rear upper longitudinal member (1a) to upper longitudinal member with bolt (1 i).