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

Model 118.3 

Model 177.1/9 

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

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

Repair is shown on model 177.1.

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1. Mark separating points on the side roof paneling (1) and cut (area A₁ , A₂ , and A₃ ).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the component parts below can be damaged and weakened.

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2. Expose spot welds on the side roof paneling (1) and cut out (area B₁ ).
3. Heat side roof paneling (1) in crosshatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

4. Remove side roof paneling(1).

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5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

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