Install And Weld In TAILLAMP Reinforcement - Ar63.20-P-2011-03LWT

Model 213.2 

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.

1. Install rear lamp reinforcement (1), fit and fix in place.
2. Drill rivet holes in rear lamp reinforcement (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit through existing holes in body (area G).
3. Countersink rivet holes from outside (area G).
4. Remove rear lamp reinforcement (1).
5. Deburr rivet holes on rear lamp reinforcement (1) and body on both sides.
6. Remove drilling chips.
7. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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8. Apply sealant to body on crosshatched area.

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9. Install rear lamp reinforcement (1) and fix in place.
10. Rivet rear lamp reinforcement (1) with Ø 6.4x14.0 countersunk head rivets (areas A).

    Clamping range 1.9 mm to 3 mm.

11. Rivet rear lamp reinforcement (1) with Ø 6.4x15.5 countersunk head rivets (area B).

    Clamping range 4.5 mm.

12. Rear lamp reinforcement (1) (areas C).

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13. Install closing panel (2), fit and fix in place.
14. Drill rivet hole in closing panel (2) with Ø 6.7 mm bit through existing hole in body (area D).
15. Countersink rivet hole from outside (area D).
16. Remove closing panel (2).
17. Deburr rivet hole in closing panel (2) and body on both sides.
18. Remove drilling chips.
19. Coat insides of riveted joint with zinc dust paint.

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20. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched area.

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

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21. Install closing panel (2) and fix in place.
22. Rivet closing panel (2) with Ø 6.4x14.0 countersunk head rivet (area E).

    Clamping range 2.2 mm.

23. Closing panel (2) (areas ^F).

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