Upper Front Longitudinal Member Preparation - Ar62.20-P-1286-02MFX

Model 247.6/7 

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 247.6. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

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

1. Grind mating surfaces at upper longitudinal member (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched 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.

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