Weld in reinforcement - AR62.30-P-1400-03V

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Device (171 589 01 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Welding Device (171 589 02 23 00)

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1003-01A	Electrode miller
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A	Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1038-02A	Manual temporary fastener, dia.6.4 mm - clamping range 0 -15 mm, identification color silver Firma Hausmann GmbH D-34346 Hann. Munden, Germany
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)
WH58.30-Z-1003-29A	Hand riveter

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A	Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1002-02A	Spot welder
WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A	Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1003-14A	Blind rivet tool

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1018-07A	Primer spray can with repair kit	A 000 986 32 50
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Rivet	A 003 990 35 97

Fig 3: Identifying Areas For Riveting Holes In Front Reinforcement And Center Support

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1. Install front reinforcement (1), front reinforcement cover (2) and center support (3) with welding device, fit and fasten with clamping pliers.
2. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes in front reinforcement (1) and center support (3) (areas A, B, C and D).
3. Remove welding device.
4. Remove front reinforcement (1), front reinforcement cover (2) and center support (3)
5. Deburr rivet holes on both sides
6. Apply primer to inside of rivet connections
   Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas On Front Reinforcement, Reinforcement Cover And Centre Support

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7. Install front reinforcement (1), front reinforcement cover (2) and center support (3) with welding device, fit and fasten with manual temporary fastener and clamping pliers.
8. Weld in front reinforcement (1), front reinforcement cover (2) and center support (3) with (areas E, F, G, H and I).
   Fig 5: Identifying Welding Areas On Front Reinforcement And Front Reinforcement Cover

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9. Weld in front reinforcement (1) and front reinforcement cover (2) with (areas J and K).
10. Weld in front reinforcement (1) with (areas L and M).
11. Clean welds with round wire brush.
    Fig 6: Identifying Areas For Riveting Front Reinforcement And Center Support

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12. Rivet front reinforcement (1) and center support (3) with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, 6.4 x 14 (areas A, B, C and D).
13. Remove welding device.
    Fig 7: Identifying Welding Areas On Front Reinforcement And Front Reinforcement Cover

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14. Weld in front reinforcement (1) with (areas N and O).
15. Finish welding on front reinforcement (1) and front reinforcement cover (2) (areas F and G).
16. Drill passage holes in front reinforcement cover (2) from bottom (areas P and Q).
17. Remove grinding and drilling chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.