Install Longitudinal Member Outer Shell On Entrance - Ar63.30-P-1102-03LW

Model 205.0/1/2 

Model 253 

Model 293 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 205.0 and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

When using Celette straightening system, also use anchoring set 9212.013.

Install adjustable fastening brackets with following dimensions:

• Front:
  • x = 95 mm
  • Y= 44 mm
  • z = 70 mm (upper positioning hole)
  • z = 55 mm (on lower positioning hole)

• Rear:
  • X = 55 mm
  • Y= 44 mm
  • z = 70 mm (upper positioning hole)
  • z = 55 mm (on lower positioning hole)

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1. Install longitudinal member outer shell (1) with straightening tool, fit and fix in place.
2. Drill rivet holes on longitudinal member outer shell (1) with a diameter of 6.7 mm (area A and B).
3. Countersink rivet holes.
4. Remove straightener and longitudinal member outer shell (1).
5. Deburr rivet holes on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and body on both sides.
6. Remove drilling chips.
7. Coat inside of riveted joints with zinc dust paint (area B).

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8. Apply sealant to foam part in longitudinal member outer shell (1) in crosshatched area.

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9. Apply sealant to foam part in crosshatched area (area D).
10. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched areas (area C).

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

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11. Install longitudinal member outer shell (1) and fix in place with straightening tool.
12. Rivet longitudinal member outer shell (1) with countersunk-head rivet with a diameter of 6.4 x 14 (areas C and D).
13. Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (area E).
14. Weld in outer longitudinal member shell (1) with (area F).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

15. Grind inert gas weld down flat on longitudinal member outer shell (1) (area F).

    C Grind down flat only on beaded areas and contact areas of longitudinal member paneling.

16. Model 205.0/1/2

    Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (area G₁ and G₂ ).

17. Model 253 Model 293
18. Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (area G₁ ).
19. Model 253

    Model 293

    Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (area G2).

20. Clean weld joints no longer accessible after installing longitudinal member paneling and coat with zinc dust paint.

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