Prepare Suspension Strut Tower For Installation - Ar62.20-P-1232-03LW
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Model 205
Model 213
Model 238
Model 253
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The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 205 and must be performed in the same way on the right side in the event of damage.
- Grind mating surfaces on suspension strut tower (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
- Remove grinding dust.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.
- Grind mating surfaces on suspension strut tower (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
- Remove grinding dust.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.