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Partially Install Side Wall Reinforcement - Ar63.20-P-0861-04FR

Model 257, 290 

IMPORTANT The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 257. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

The higher-level service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

  1. Install, fit and fix in place side wall reinforcement (4).
  2. Side wall reinforcement (4) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area A).

    IMPORTANT Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.

  3. Grind inert gas weld down flat on side wall reinforcement (4) (area A).

    IMPORTANT Model 257

    Grind down flat only on beaded areas and contact areas of rear fender.

    IMPORTANT Model 290

    Surface-grind only on beaded areas and contact surfaces of D-pillar.

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