Separate TAILLAMP Reinforcement - Ar63.20-P-2011-01LWE

Model 213.0/1 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 213.0 and must be performed on the right side in the same way in the event of damage.

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1. Expose spot welds on rear lamp reinforcement (1) and drill with Ø 6.5 mm bit (areas A).
2. Expose spot welds on rear lamp reinforcement (1) and cut out (areas B).
3. Cut solder point on rear lamp reinforcement (1) (area C).
4. Heat rear lamp reinforcement (1) in crosshatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

5. Remove rear lamp reinforcement (1).

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6. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

7. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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