Outer Main Floor Panel Reinforcement Installation - Ar63.40-P-1100-04RG

000 588 12 84 00 Welder

Model 190

Further information can be found in the superordinate service document. Comply with safety information in superordinate customer service document.

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. This must be similarly performed for damage to the right side of the vehicle.

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Shown on model 190.4

Install outer main floor reinforcement (1) and fit.
Fix outer main floor reinforcement (1) inside in place and tack weld with welder ( ) (area A).
When MIG welding ( ) prepare welds by grinding down to bare metal with stainless steel brush. The weld seams must be tacked at the start, end and around every 4 cm.
Check weld seam gap.
The weld seam gap must not be larger than 1 mm; if necessary, make an add-on seam weld.
Weld outer main floor reinforcement (1) inside with welder ( ) (area A).
When MIG welding ( ), prepare welds by grinding down to bare metal with stainless steel brush directly before welding. Tack weld seams at start, end and approx. every 4 cm. Weld seam gap should not be greater than 1 mm; if required, create a pre-seam.
Tack weld outer main floor reinforcement (1) at bottom with welder ( ) (areas B and C).
When MIG welding ( ) prepare welds by grinding down to bare metal with stainless steel brush. The weld seams must be tacked at the start, end and around every 4 cm.
Check weld seam gap.
The weld seam gap must not be larger than 1 mm; if necessary, make an add-on seam weld.
Weld outer main floor reinforcement (1) at bottom with welder ( ) (areas B and C).
When MIG welding ( ), prepare welds by grinding down to bare metal with stainless steel brush directly before welding. Tack weld seams at start, end and approx. every 4 cm. Weld seam gap should not be greater than 1 mm; if required, create a pre-seam.
Clean weld seams on outer main floor reinforcement (1) at bottom and level (areas B and C).
Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.