Partially Remove Inner Side Wall With Rear Outer Wheelhouse - Ar63.10-P-6050-01LWS

Model 205.2 

Model 253 

Model 293 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 205.2 and must be performed on the right side in the same way in the event of damage.

Fig 1: Inner Side Wall Removal Cut Limes And Measurement Locations

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1. Mark separating points on inner side wall (1) and separate (areas A and B).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Model 205.2

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 40 mm

   b = approx. 50 mm

   Model 253

   Model 293

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 40 mm

   b = approx. 40 mm

2. Expose spot welds on inner side wall (1) and cut off (areas C and D).

   Cut out spot welds through two sheet metal thicknesses (area D).

3. Expose spot welds on inner side wall (1) and drill with Ø 6.5 mm bit (area E).
4. Model 205.2

   Expose spot welds on inner side wall (1) and cut out (area F).

   Fig 2: Inner Side Wall Removal Cut Line Locations

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5. Model 253

   Model 293

   Expose spot welds on inner side wall (1) and cut out (area K).

   Fig 3: Inner Side Wall Removal Cut Line Locations

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6. Heat inner side wall (1) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

7. Remove inner sidewall (1).
8. Model 205.2

   Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched areas on both sides (area J).

9. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

10. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
11. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area H).

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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12. Model 253

    Model 293

    Sand down to bare metal connection surfaces in the cross-hatched areas on both sides.

13. Model 253

    Model 293

    Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

14. Model 253

    Model 293

    Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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