Suspension Strut Tower Removal - Ar62.20-P-1232-01ME

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

1. Expose self-piercing rivetings on the suspension strut tower (1) and drill through with a diameter of 6 mm (areas A, B).

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2. Expose spot welds on suspension strut tower (1) and cut out (areas C, D).

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3. Heat suspension strut tower (1) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

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4. Heat suspension strut tower (1) in crosshatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

5. Remove suspension strut tower (1).

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6. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.
7. Remove grinding dust.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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