Front Longitudinal Member Section Installation And Weld In - Ar62.20-P-1260-07MFA

Model 118.3/6 

Model 177.0/1/9 

Model 247.0 

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. This must be similarly performed for damage to the right side.

Further information can be found in the superordinate service document.

Comply with safety information in superordinate customer service document.

1. Install fit and fix longitudinal member front section (1) in place using straightener.

   

   Use spacers.

2. Drill rivet holes in longitudinal member front section (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit from outside through existing holes in body (area D₄ ).
3. Remove longitudinal member front section (1) using straightener.
4. Deburr rivet holes in longitudinal member front section (1) and body on both sides.
5. Remove drill chips.
6. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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7. Install, fit, and fix longitudinal member front section (1) in place using straightener.

   

   Use spacers.

8. Longitudinal member front section (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 mm rivets (area E₁ ).
9. Longitudinal member front section (1) (areas E₂ and E₃ ).
10. Longitudinal member front section (1) (area F₄ ).

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11. Longitudinal member front section (1) (area D₁ ).

    

    Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between so as to reduce heat distortion.

12. Take off the straightener.

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