Separate Rear Center Section With CROSSMEMBER - Ar64.20-P-1060-01V

The following operation steps are shown on model 171.

1. Expose weld seam on rear center section (1) and cut (area E).

   Only perform on model 171.

2. Expose spot welds on rear center section (1) and cut out (areas A, B and C).

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3. Expose spot welds on rear center section (1) and cut out (area D₁ , D₂ , D₃ ).

   Area (D₂ ) only present on model 171

4. Remove rear center section (1)

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5. Expose spot welds on rear cross member (2) and cut out (areas F, G, H, I, J, K and L).

   Completely cut out spot welds of sheet metal panels connected with one another (area G).

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6. Expose spot welds on rear cross member (2) and cut out (areas M and N).
7. Remove rear cross member (2).

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8. Sand mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.
9. Remove shavings and drill chips.

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

10. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.