Preparing TAILLAMP Reinforcement - Ar63.20-P-2011-02LWE

Model 213.0/1 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 213.0 and must be performed on the right side in the same way in the event of damage.

1. Grind mating surfaces on rear lamp reinforcement (1) down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

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

2. Remove grinding dust.
3. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Do not coat bonding surface with zinc dust paint (area A).

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

   Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface.

   Rear lamp reinforcement (1), inside 

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