Partially Prepare Upper Front Longitudinal Member - Ar62.20-P-1287-02XG

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

The higher-level service information as well as the safety information must be observed.

1. Grind mating surfaces at outer side of longitudinal member (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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2. Grind mating surfaces at inside of longitudinal member (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.
3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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5. Mark and cut separating point at angle bracket (2) (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

6. Grind mating surfaces at angle bracket (2) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

7. Remove grinding dust.
8. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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9. Grind mating surfaces at bracket (3) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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