Cut Off Upper Front Longitudinal Member - Ar62.20-D-1286-01H

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The following operation steps are shown on model 906.733 on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

1. Drill rivets on bracket (2) with Ø 8 mm bit (area A).
2. Remove bracket (2) from upper front longitudinal member (1).
3. Separate front upper longitudinal member (1) with coarse saw cut (area B).
4. Expose spot welds on upper front longitudinal member (1) (areas C, D and E).
5. Cut out spot welds on upper front longitudinal member (1) (areas C, D and E).
6. Remove damaged front upper longitudinal member (1).

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7. Expose spot welds on remaining section of upper front longitudinal member (3) (area F).
8. Cut out spot welds on remaining section of upper front longitudinal member (3) (area F).
9. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.

   Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

10. Remove shavings and drill chips.
11. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.