Separate Side Roof Paneling - Ar65.10-P-1020-01MFA

Model 177.0 

Model 247.0/6/7 

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

Further information can be found in the superordinate service document.

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

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Shown on model 177.0 

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Shown on model 247.0 

1. 1.1 Model 177.0

   Mark the separating points on the side of roof paneling (1) and separate them (areas A₁ , A ₂ and A₃ ).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the component parts below can be damaged and weakened.

2. 1.2 Model 247.0

   Mark the separating points on the side of roof paneling (1) and separate them (areas A₁ , A₂ , A₃ and A ₄ ).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the component parts below can be damaged and weakened.

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   Shown on model 177.0 

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   Shown on model 247.0 

3. 2.1 Model 177.0

   Expose spot welds on the side of roof paneling (1) and mill them off (areas B₁ , B₂ , B₃ and B₄ ).

4. 2.2 Model 247.0

   Expose spot welds on the side of roof paneling (1) and mill them off (areas B₁ , B₂ , B ₃ , B₄ and B₅ ).

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   Shown on model 177.0 

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   Shown on model 247.0 

5. Heat side roof paneling (1) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

6. Remove side roof paneling (1).
7. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

8. Remove shavings and drill chips.
9. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling.