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

Model 205.4 

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

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1. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

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

2. Apply sealant to foam parts on longitudinal member outer shell (1) in crosshatched areas.

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3. Install longitudinal member outer shell (1) with portal bracket, fit and fix in place.

   Use spacers.

4. Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (areas C).
5. Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (areas A and B).

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

6. Grind inert gas weld down flat (area B).
7. Solder surfaces on longitudinal member outer shell (1) with body solder and smooth (area B).

   Alternatively to restorage of the surfaces with body solder, it is also possible to use a body basic spatula.

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8. Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (areas D).
9. Longitudinal member outer shell (1) (area E).

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

10. Remove portal bracket.

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11. Install support (3), fit and fix in place.
12. Support (3) (areas F).

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

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13. Install reinforcement crossmember (2), fit and fix in place.
14. Crossmember reinforcement (2) (area G).

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

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15. Install mounting rail (5), fit and fix in place.
16. Drill rivet holes on mounting rail (5) with 0 6.7 mm (areas H).
17. Remove mounting rail (5).
18. Deburr rivet holes on mounting rail (5) and longitudinal member outer shell (1) on both sides.
19. Remove drilling chips.
20. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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21. Install mounting rail (5), fit and fix in place.
22. Rivet mounting rail (5) with Ø 6.5x12.5 rivet (areas H₁ ).

    Clamping range 3.8 mm.