Side Longitudinal Member Paneling Complete Installation - Ar63.30-P-1041-03MFX

Model 247.6/7

The next steps are to be performed on model 247.6 on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in the same way on the right side of the vehicle.

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

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Install side longitudinal member paneling (1), fit, and fix in place.
Drill rivet holes in the side longitudinal member paneling (1) with a diameter of 6.7 mm (areas A₁ , A₂ ).
Countersink rivet holes (area A₂ ).
Remove side longitudinal member paneling (1).
Deburr rivet holes in side longitudinal member paneling (1) and in body on both sides.
Remove drilling chips.
Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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Apply sealant body in crosshatched areas.

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Install side longitudinal member paneling (1) and fix in place.
Rivet side longitudinal member paneling (1) with rivets with a diameter of 6.4 x 12 (area C).
Rivet side longitudinal member paneling (1) with countersunk-head blind rivets with a diameter of 6.4 x 14.0 (area D).
Side longitudinal member paneling (1) (areas B).
Side longitudinal member paneling (1) (areas E).
Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.
Surface grind inert gas weld joints (areas E).
Solder surfaces on the side longitudinal member paneling (1) in the area of the inert gas welds with a body solder and smooth.
A basic body filler can also be used as an alternative to the restoration of the surfaces with body solder.