Partially install upper front longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1287-03SX

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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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A	Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Blind rivet 6.4 X14	A 003 990 35 97

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Front Longitudinal Member And Gas-Operated Spring Rivet Hole Areas (A, B, C And D)

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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.

Install upper front longitudinal member (1) and gas-operated spring mounting console (2) with welding device , fit and fasten with clamping pliers.
Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes (areas A, B, C and D).
Partially remove welding device.
Remove upper front longitudinal member (1) and gas-operated spring console (2).
Deburr rivet holes on both sides

Fig 4: Identifying Application Of 2-Component Adhesive To Inner Front Longitudinal Member (Cross-Hatched Areas)
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Apply 2-component adhesive to inner front longitudinal member (3) in cross-hatched areas.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Refer to manufacturer specifications for adhesive curing and application times.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Front Longitudinal Member Welding Areas (E, F, G, H And H1)
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Install upper front longitudinal member (1) and gas-operated spring console (2) with welding device, fit and fasten with clamping pliers and manual temporary fastener.
Weld in upper front longitudinal member (1) with (areas E, F, G, H and H₁ ).
Rivet upper front longitudinal member (1) and gas-operated spring console (2) with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, dia. 6.4 X 14 (areas A, B, C and D).
Blind rivet tool.
Remove welding device.

Fig 6: Identifying Upper Front Longitudinal Member Welding Area (I).
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Weld in upper front longitudinal member (1) with (area I).
Remove drill shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner