Prepare Rear Cross Member, Spare Tire Well And Longitudinal Member Connection Element - Ar64.20-P-1200-02V

The following operation steps are shown on model 171.

1. Grind connection surfaces on rear cross member (3), spare tire well (4) and end plate (1) down to bare metal in cross hatched areas.

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

2. Coat insides of spot weld flange with zinc dust paint.

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3. Grind mating surfaces on longitudinal member connection (2) down to bare metal in cross hatched areas.

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

4. Coat insides of spot weld flange with zinc dust paint.

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA