Prepare Upper Front Longitudinal Member - Ar62.20-P-1286-02LF

MODEL 217, 222 

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.

1. Mark separating points on upper front longitudinal member (1) and cut (areas A and B).

   Take separation points from vehicle.

   If the connection points in areas A and B should be crimped, observe overlap of 5 mm.

2. Cut out spot welds on upper front longitudinal member (1) (areas and C).
3. Remove reinforcement (3).
4. Separate fastening bolts and grind down flat (area E).

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   Shown on MODEL 222 

5. Grind mating surfaces on upper front longitudinal member (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

   Shown on MODEL 222 

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6. Grind mating surfaces on upper front longitudinal member (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

7. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

   Upper front longitudinal member (1), inside, shown on MODEL 222 

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8. Grind mating surfaces on strut (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

9. Remove grinding dust.

   Shown on MODEL 222 

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