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

Model 167 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 167.1. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

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

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1. Install rear longitudinal member front section (1), fit with straightening tools and fix in place.
2. Drill rivet holes in longitudinal member front section (1) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas M).
3. Remove straightening tools and longitudinal member front section (1).
4. Deburr rivet holes in longitudinal member front section (1) and in body on both sides.
5. Remove drilling chips.
6. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
7. Model 167

   with code M176 (V8 spark-ignition engine M176)

   Model 167

   with code M177 (V8 spark ignition engine M177 - AMG)

   Model 167

   with code ME05 (Hybrid drive 85 kW-94 kW variant (incl. plug-in))

   Apply 2-component adhesive on body in cross-hatched area (area L).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

   Shown on model 167.1 with code M177 (V8 spark-ignition engine M177 - AMG) 

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8. Install longitudinal member front section (1) with straightening tools and fix in place.
9. Longitudinal member front section (1) (areas C and D).

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

10. Rivet longitudinal member front section (1) with rivet Ø 6.5x12.5 (area E₂ ).
11. Longitudinal member front section (1) (area E).

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12. Longitudinal member front section (1) (area G).

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

13. Rivet longitudinal member front section (1) with rivet Ø 6.5x12.5 (areas M₁ ).
14. Longitudinal member front section (1) (areas and K).
15. Fit and fix in place end plate (2).
16. Drill rivet holes in end plate (2) with Ø 6.7 mm (area N).
17. Remove end plate (2).
18. Deburr rivet holes in end plate (2) and in body on both sides.
19. Remove drilling chips.
20. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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21. Rivet end plate (2) with rivet Ø 6.5x12.5 (area N₁ ).
22. Rivet end plate (2) with rivet Ø 6.5x14.5 (area N₂ ).

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23. End plate (2) (areas B).
24. End plate (2) (area A).
25. Position weld stud (3).

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