Prepare Rear Longitudinal Member Section - AR64.20-P-1260-02GQ

MODEL 166, 292 

1. Scribe separating point on rear longitudinal member cover (1) and cut (area D).

   Transfer dimension from vehicle.

2. Grind mating surfaces on rear longitudinal member cover (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

3. Remove shavings and drill chips.
4. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.
5. Scribe separating point on rear longitudinal member (3) (area E).

   Measure dimension (c) from end of rear longitudinal member (3) toward front.

   c = approx. 305 mm

6. Cut rear longitudinal member (3) at separating point (area E).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the braces (arrows) below can be damaged and weakened.

7. Scribe separating points on braces (arrows) (area F).

   Measure dimension (d2) from cut on rear longitudinal member (3) toward front.

   d₂ = approx. 10 mm

8. Cut separating points on braces (arrows) (area F).
9. Grind mating surfaces on rear longitudinal member (3) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

10. Remove shavings and drill chips.
11. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.