Install Front Section Of Longitudinal Frame Member - Ar62.20-P-0020-03XG

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

The higher-level service information as well as the safety information must be observed.

1. Install, fit and fix in place mounting support (4) with straightener.
2. Install, fit and fix in place inner longitudinal frame member (2) and longitudinal frame member reinforcement (3).
3. Longitudinal frame member reinforcement (3) (area A).

   Observe welding direction from bottom up (area A).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

4. Longitudinal frame member reinforcement (3) (areas B).
5. Inner longitudinal frame member (2) and mounting support (4) (areas C₁ , C₂ ).

   Observe welding direction from bottom up (area C₁ ).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

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6. Install, fit and fix in place outer longitudinal frame member (1).
7. Outer longitudinal frame member (1), inner longitudinal frame member (2), longitudinal frame member reinforcement (3) and mounting support (4 (areas D₁ , D₂ , D₃ ).

   Observe welding direction from rear to front (area D₁ ).

   Observe welding direction from bottom up (area D₂ ).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

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8. Install, fit and fix in place body support (5) with straightener.
9. Body support (5) (areas E).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA