Install rear end - AR64.20-P-1020-06ESA

MODEL 212.2 Type with reinforcements 

MODEL 218.9 Type with reinforcements 

Fig 1: Rear End Assembly Rivet Hole Areas (A, B, C, Q And R)

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1. Install rear end assembly, reinforcements, taillamps and rubber seal and fit.
2. Check and adjust gap dimensions.
3. Fix rear end assembly and reinforcements in place.
4. Remove taillamps and rubber seal.
5. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in rear end assembly (areas A, B, C, Q and R).
Fig 2: Reinforcement Rivet Holes (Areas AA, AB, AC And AD)
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6. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in reinforcements (areas AA, AB, AC and AD).
7. Remove rear end assembly and reinforcements.
8. Deburr rivet holes on both sides.
9. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of riveted joints.
Fig 3: Rear End Assembly Adhesive Application Areas
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10. Apply 2-component adhesive in hatched area.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

Fig 4: Rear End Assembly Rivet Areas (F, J And N)
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11. Install rear end assembly and reinforcements, fit and fix in place.
12. Rivet rear end assembly with Polygrip Ø 6.4 X 14 flat round head rivets (areas F, J and N).
13. Rear end assembly _RP __•__ (areas D, G, H, K, L, M and O).
Fig 5: Rivet Reinforcement Areas (T, U, Z, ZX, ZY And ZZ)
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14. Rivet reinforcements with Polygrip Ø 6.4 X 14 flat/round head rivets (areas T, U, Z, ZX, ZY and ZZ).
15. Rear end assembly and reinforcements _RP __•__ (areas R, S, V, W, WV, WW, X and Y).
16. MIG solder rear end assembly _{H ∞∞} (areas P and Q).

    Use SG-CuAL8 solder material in this area due to reasons of strength.

    Workshops without MIG solder equipment _{SG ««««««} can also be used in this area. It is absolutely necessary, that there is no remaining solder on the joint.

17. Clean welds or solder connections.
18. Remove shavings and drill chips.