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Install And Weld In Outer Side Longitudinal Member - Ar63.30-P-1050-03EW

Model 117, 156, 166, 176, 212, 218, 242, 246, 292 

IMPORTANT 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.

  1. Install outer side longitudinal member (1), fit and fix in place.
  2. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in outer side longitudinal member (1) (area D).
  3. Remove outer side longitudinal member (1).
  4. Deburr rivet holes on both sides.
  5. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
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  6. Install outer side longitudinal member (1), fit and fix in place.
  7. Rivet outer side longitudinal member (1) with Ø 6.5X12.5 rivet (area D).
  8. Outer side longitudinal member (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas E and F).
  9. Outer side longitudinal member (1) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (areas A, B and C).

    IMPORTANT Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

  10. Clean inert gas welds on outer side longitudinal member (1) (areas A, B and C).
  11. Clean inert gas welds on outer side longitudinal member (1) (areas A, B and C).
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  12. Fill surface on outer side longitudinal member (1) with body solder in cross-hatched areas and smooth.
  13. Remove solder residues and grinding dust.
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