Install And Weld In Bottom Rear Center Section - Ar64.20-P-1000-08XG

Model 463 as of model year 2019 

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

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1. Install, fit and fix in place rear-end center section upper part (1) and rear-end center section lower part (2).
2. Drill rivet holes in rear-end center section lower part (1) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas A).
3. Drill rear-end center section upper part (1) with Ø 6.0 mm through one panel thickness for plug welding (areas B).
4. Deburr rivet holes on rear-end center section lower part (2) and on body on both sides.
5. Remove drilling chips.
6. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
7. Remove rear-end center section upper part (1) and rear-end center section lower part (2).

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8. Apply 2-component adhesive on body in cross-hatched areas (areas C).

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

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9. Install and fix in place rear-end center section upper part (1) and rear-end center section lower part (2).
10. Rivet rear-end center section lower part (2) with rivets Ø 6.5x12.5 (areas D).
11. Rear-end center section upper part (1) and rear-end center section lower part RP *** (2) (areas E).
12. Rear-end center section upper part (1) (areas F).
13. Surface-grind plug weld joints (areas F).