Partially Prepare Side Longitudinal Member Paneling - Ar63.30-P-1040-02CLW

Model 205.3 

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

1. Mark separating points on longitudinal member paneling (1) and cut (areas A and B).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

   Fig 1: Side Longitudinal Member Installation Preparation And Measurement Locations (Model 205.3)

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2. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched inner C-pillar sidewall.

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area C).

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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