Partially Prepare Side Longitudinal Member Paneling - Ar63.30-P-1040-02LF

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 Z07a (Top protection) and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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1. Mark and cut separating points on side longitudinal member (1) (areas A, B and C).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

2. Grind mating surfaces on side longitudinal member paneling (1) in crosshatched areas.

   Model 222

   with code Z07 (Top protection)

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

   Model 205.0/1/2 Model 222 except code Z07 (Top protection)

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Model 205.0/1/2 Model 222 except code Z07 (Top protection)

   Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Model 205.0/1/2 Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area C). Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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   Model 222 except code Z07 (Top protection)

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas D). Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.