Front Longitudinal Member Section Separation - Ar62.20-P-1260-01MFA

Model 118.3/6 

Model 177.0/1/9 

Model 247.0 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 177 and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle in the event of damage.

The superordinate service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

1. Mark connecting point on longitudinal member front section (1) and cut (area A).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 400 mm

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2. Expose spot welds at longitudinal member front section (1) and cut off (areas B).
3. Expose spot welds at longitudinal member front section (1) and drill out with Ø 6.5 mm (area C).
4. Remove longitudinal member front section (1).

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

   

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

6. Remove shavings and drill chips.
7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.