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Prepare Suspension Strut Tower For Installation - Ar62.20-P-1232-03LW

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Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

IMPORTANT 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Remove grinding dust.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    G12823951Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  3. Grind mating surfaces on suspension strut tower (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
  4. Remove grinding dust.

    IMPORTANT Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    G12823952Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA