Partially Remove Side Longitudinal Member Paneling - Ar63.30-P-1040-01LWE

Model 213 

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. Mark separating points on longitudinal member paneling (1) and cut according to damage (areas A and B), (areas A, C and D) or (areas B, C and D).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Transfer separating points from replacement part (areas A and C).

   Model 213.0/1

   Dimensions: 

   b = 30 mm

   d = 30 mm

   Model 213.2

   Dimensions: 

   b = 30 mm

   d = 70 mm

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2. Expose spot welds on longitudinal member paneling (1) and cut out (areas E).
3. Heat longitudinal member paneling (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

4. Remove longitudinal member paneling (1).

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

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

6. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.