Partially Remove Rear Longitudinal Member - Ar64.20-P-1260-01GQ

Model 166, 292 

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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Shown on model 166.0 

1. Scribe separating point on rear longitudinal member cover (1) (area A₁ ).

   Measure dimension (a) from edge of suspension strut reinforcement toward rear.

   Removal:  a = approx. 50 mm (model 166.0) a = approx. 55 mm (model 166.8, 292)

2. Cut cover on rear longitudinal member (1) at separating point (area A₁ ).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

3. Expose spot welds on rear longitudinal member cover (1) and locking lug (2) and cut out (areas A₂ , A₃ and A₄ ).

   Cut out spot welds through two panel thicknesses (area A3).

4. Remove damaged rear longitudinal member cover (1) and locking lug (2).
5. Scribe separating point on rear longitudinal member (3) (area B).

   Measure dimension (a) from edge of suspension strut reinforcement toward rear.

   Removal:  b = approx. 135 mm (model 166.0)

   b = approx. 145 mm (model 166.8, 292)

6. Scribe separating point on rear longitudinal member (3) (area B).
7. Remove damaged rear longitudinal member (3).

   Shown on model 166.0 

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8. Scribe separating points on body (areas C₁ and C₂ ).

   Measure dimension (d₁ ) from cutting edge toward rear.

   Removal:  d₁ = approx. 10 mm

9. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched inner C-pillar sidewall.
10. Remove shavings and drill chips.

    Shown on model 166.0 

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