Install Rear Shock-Absorber Strut Tower - Ar64.20-P-1160-03LWT

Model 213.2 

The following operation steps 1 to 9 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in the same way on the right side of the vehicle in the event of damage.

1. Transfer positions of present holes in body to suspension strut tower (1) with drill hole finder (areas A).
2. Drill rivet holes in previously transferred positions on suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas A).
3. Install suspension strut tower (1), fit with straightening tool and fix in place.
4. Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in body (areas B).
5. Remove damper strut dome (1).
6. Deburr rivet holes on suspension strut tower (1) and body on both sides.
7. Remove drilling chips.

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8. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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9. Install suspension strut tower (1) and fix in place.
10. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 rivet (areas C).

    Left side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 3.8 mm to 4.5 mm.

11. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.4 rivet (areas D).

    Left side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 8 mm to 8.6 mm.

12. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.4 M6 rivet (areas E).

    Left side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 6.5 mm to 7.5 mm.

13. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.4 rivet (areas F).

    Left side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 9.8 mm.

    Riveting areas on left side of vehicle 

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14. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 rivet (areas C).

    Right side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 3.8 mm to 4.7 mm.

15. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.4 rivet (areas D).

    Right side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 8 mm to 8.4 mm.

16. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.4 M6 rivet (area E).

    Right side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 6.3 mm.

17. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.4 rivet (areas F).

    Right side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 9.8 mm.

18. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.5x14.5 rivet (area G).

    Right side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 6.5 mm.

19. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with Ø 6.5x14.5 rivet (areas I).

    Right side of vehicle.

    Clamping range 5.3 mm.

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    Riveted areas on right side of vehicle 

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20. Transfer positions of existing holes in body to rear-end crossmember (3) with drill hole detector. (areas J).
21. Install rear-end crossmember (3), fit and fix in place.
22. Drill rivet holes in previously transferred position on rear-end crossmember with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas J).
23. Drill rivet holes on rear-end crossmember (3) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas H).
24. Remove rear axle crossmember (3).
25. Deburr rivet holes on rear-end crossmember (3) and body on both sides.
26. Remove drilling chips.

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27. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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28. Install rear-end crossmember (3) and fix in place.
29. Rivet rear end crossmember (3) with Ø 6.4x12 rivet (areas K).

    Clamping range 2.6 mm.

30. Rivet rear end crossmember (3) with Ø 6.5x14.5 rivets (areas L)

    Clamping range 5.1 mm to 6 mm.