Install Mounting Brackets On Suspension Strut Tower - Ar62.20-P-1232-07LFS

Model 222 

with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

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.

When MIG welding ( ) prepare welds by grinding down to bare metal with stainless steel brush. Tack weld weld seams at start and end. Weld seam gap should not be greater than 1 mm, if required, preweld.

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1. Install mounting console (4), fit and fix in place.
2. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in body.

   Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console (4).

3. Remove mounting console (4).
4. Drill rivet holes on mounting console (4) and deburr on body on both sides.
5. Remove drilling chips.
6. Apply body glue to mounting console (4) in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

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7. Install mounting console (4) and fix in place.
8. Rivet mounting console (4) with Ø 6.4x20 blind rivets (area A).
9. Rivet mounting console (4) with Ø 6.4x17 blind rivets (areas B, D).
10. Rivet mounting console (4) with Ø 6.4x14 blind rivets (areas C).
11. Install mounting console (see picture), install, fit and fix in place.
12. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in body (areas E, F and G).

    Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console.

13. Remove mounting console.
14. Deburr rivet holes on mounting console and body on both sides.
15. Remove drilling chips.

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16. Apply body glue to mounting console (2) in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

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17. Install mounting console (2) and fix in place.
18. Rivet mounting console (2) with Ø 6.4x20 blind rivets (area E).
19. Rivet mounting console (2) with Ø 6.4x14 blind rivets (area F).
20. Rivet mounting console (2) with Ø 6.4x17 blind rivets (areas G).

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21. Apply body glue to mounting console (3) in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

22. Install mounting console (3) and fix in place.
23. Secure mounting console (3) with bolts (13) in addition.

    By securing with bolts (13), the mounting console (3) is pressed against the body and the body glue can adhere optimally.

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24. Install mounting console (1), fit and fix in place.
25. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in body.

    Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console (1) (area I, J).

    Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console (1) and mounting console (3) (area H).

26. Remove mounting console (1).
27. Drill rivet holes in mounting console (1) and deburr on body on both sides.
28. Remove drilling chips.

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29. Apply body glue to mounting console (1) in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

30. Install mounting console (1), fit and fix in place.
31. Rivet mounting console (1) with Ø 6.4x20 blind rivets (areas H).
32. Rivet mounting console (1) with Ø 6.5x12 blind rivets (area I).
33. Rivet mounting console (1) with Ø 6.4x17 blind rivets (areas J).

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34. Install mounting console as shown in figure, fit and fix in place.
35. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in body.

    Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console.

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36. Apply body glue to mounting console (6) in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

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37. Install mounting console (6) and fix in place.
38. Rivet mounting console (6) with Ø 6.4x20 blind rivets (areas O).
39. Rivet mounting console (6) with Ø 6.4x17 blind rivets (areas P).

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40. Install mounting console (7), fit and fix in place.
41. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in body (areas L and M).

    Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console (7).

42. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in body (area N).

    Drill rivet hole through present rivet hole in mounting console (7).

43. Remove mounting console (7).
44. Apply body glue to mounting console (7) in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

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45. Install mounting console (7) and fix in place.
46. Rivet mounting console (7) with Ø 6.4x20 blind rivets (areas L).
47. Rivet mounting console (7) with Ø 6.4x17 blind rivets (area M).
48. Rivet mounting console (7) with Ø 6.5x12 blind rivets (area N).
49. Install mounting console (5), fit and fix in place.
50. Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes in body.

    Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in mounting console (5).

51. Remove mounting console (5).

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52. Apply body glue to mounting console (5) in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

53. Install mounting console (5) and fix in place.
54. Rivet mounting console (5) with Ø 6.4x20 blind rivets (areas Q).
55. Rivet mounting console (5) with Ø 6.4x17 blind rivets (areas R).

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56. Install mounting console (8.1) and fix in place.
57. Mounting console (8.1) (area S).

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

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58. Install mounting console (8.2) and fix in place.
59. Mounting console (8.2) (areas T).

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

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