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Upper Front Longitudinal Member Partial Removal - Ar62.20-S-1287-01E

Model 447, 448 

MODIFICATION NOTES

20.02.2020 Repair materials reference BR00.45-Z-1001-07A added. Operation step 6  
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42

IMPORTANT Refer to the superordinate service document for further information. Safety information in superordinate service document must be observed.

IMPORTANT The following operation steps are shown on the right side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the left side of the vehicle in the case of damage.

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  1. Mark separating point on the top front longitudinal member (1) (area A).
  2. Cut separating point on the top front longitudinal member (1) (area A).

    NOTES Do not cut too deeply.

    Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

  3. Expose spot welds on the top front longitudinal member (1) (areas B and C).
  4. Cut out spot welds on the top front longitudinal member (1) (areas B and C).
  5. Remove damaged upper front longitudinal member (1).
  6. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

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