Partially Install Side Longitudinal Member Paneling - Ar63.30-P-1040-03LF

Model 205.0/1/2

Model 222

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 222 except CODE Z07 (Top protection) and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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Install side longitudinal member panel (1), fit and fix in place.
Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in side longitudinal member panel (1).
Remove side longitudinal member panel (1).
Deburr rivet holes on side longitudinal member panel (1) and body on both sides.
Remove drilling chips.
Model 222
Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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Model 222.9
Model 222.9
Install side longitudinal member panel (1), fit and fix in place.
Model 222.9
Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in side longitudinal member panel (1) (area G2).
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Remove side longitudinal member panel (1).
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Deburr rivet holes on side longitudinal member panel (1) and body on both sides.
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Remove drilling chips.
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Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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Model 222.9
Model 222.9
Install side longitudinal member panel (1), fit and fix in place.

When the longitudinal member outer shell has been replaced.
Model 222.9
Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in side longitudinal member panel (1) (area G-i).

When the longitudinal member outer shell has been replaced.
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Remove side longitudinal member panel (1).

When the longitudinal member outer shell has been replaced.
Model 222.9
Deburr rivet holes on side longitudinal member panel (1) and body on both sides.

When the longitudinal member outer shell has been replaced.
Model 222.9
Remove drilling chips.

When the longitudinal member outer shell has been replaced.
Model 222.9
Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

When the longitudinal member outer shell has been replaced.

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19.1 Model 222
Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas (areas A).

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.
19.2 Model 205.0/1/2
Model 222

with code Z07 (Top protection)

Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas (areas F).

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.
Model 222
Apply 2-component adhesive for reinforcements on structural foam part (area B).

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

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Install side longitudinal member panel (1) and fix in place.
Rivet side longitudinal member panel (1) with 0 6.4x12 rivet (area D).
Model 205.0/1/2
Model 222

except code Z07 (Top protection)

Side longitudinal member panel (1) (areas C).

Model 222

except code Z07 (Top protection)

The new spot welds must be positioned at exactly the same position as the previous spot welds, because these areas were glued at the factory (areas C). Otherwise the required minimum strength of the weld joint is not ensured.

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Model 222.9
Model 222.9
Rivet side longitudinal member panel (1) with Ø 6.4x12 rivet (area H₂ ).
Model 222.9
except code Z07 (Top protection)

Side longitudinal member panel (1) (areas i2).

The new spot welds must be positioned at exactly the same position as the previous spot welds, because these areas were glued at the factory (areas 2). Otherwise the required minimum strength of the weld joint is not ensured.

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Model 222.9
Model 222.9
Rivet side longitudinal member panel (1) with Ø 6.4x12 rivet (area H₁ ).

if longitudinal member outer shell is replaced.
Model 222.9
except code Z07 (Top protection)

Side longitudinal member panel (1) (areas h).

if longitudinal member outer shell is replaced.

The new spot welds must be positioned at exactly the same position as the previous spot welds, because these areas were glued at the factory (areas I1). Otherwise the required minimum strength of the weld joint is not ensured.

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Side longitudinal member panel (1) (areas E).
Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.
Grind inert gas welds down flat.
Clean weld joints.
Solder surfaces on side longitudinal member panel (1) in area of inert gas welds with body solder and smooth.
Remove solder residues.