Remove Longitudinal Member At Rear - AR64.20-P-1200-22GQX

MODEL 166

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

Expose spot welds on rear longitudinal member (1) and cut out (areas A₁ , A₂ , A₃ , B, C₁ , C₂ , C₃ , D, E, F₁ , F₂ , F₃ , G and H).
Cut out spot welds on rear longitudinal member (1) through two panel thicknesses (areas A₂ , B, C₂ and F₂ ).
Expose MIG solder seams on rear longitudinal member (1) (area I).
Shown on model 166.8
Expose spot welds on rear longitudinal member (1) and cut out (areas J, K, L, M and N).
Remove damaged rear longitudinal member (1).
Grind mating surfaces on body down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
Remove shavings and drill chips.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.