Detach Rear End - Ar64.20-P-1020-01LWG

Model 253.9 

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1. Knock out threaded bolts (arrows).
2. Expose spot welds on rear end assembly (1) and cut out (areas A and B).

   Expose spot weld through two sheet metal thicknesses (areas B).

   The following operation steps 3 and 4 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in the same way on the right side of the vehicle.

3. Expose spot welds on rear end assembly (1) and cut out (areas C and D).

   Cut out spot welds through two panel thicknesses (areas D).

4. Expose spot welds on rear end assembly (1) and drill with Ø 6.5 mm bit (area E).
5. Remove rear end (1).

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6. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.