Prepare wheelhouse with front longitudinal member for installation - AR62.20-P-1856-02V

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-02A	Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 mm
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-1002-03A	Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (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 1: Identifying Areas For Punching Holes On Wheelhouse With Front Longitudinal Member

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Punch dia. 7 mm holes on wheelhouse with front longitudinal member (areas A, B, C and D).
Grind shaded area around holes down to bare metal with round wire brush.
Grind connection surfaces on wheelhouse with front longitudinal member in shaded areas down to bare metal with round wire brush.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 2: Identifying Shaded Areas For Grinding Connection Surfaces On Wheelhouse With Front Longitudinal Member
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Grind connection surfaces on wheelhouse with front longitudinal member in shaded areas down to bare metal with round wire brush.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.