Bottom Rear Center Section Install And Weld In (Model 167.1) - Ar64.20-P-1000-08ME

Model 167.1 

Fig 1: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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

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1. Install bottom rear-end center section (1) and fit.

   Aid of helper required.

2. Install liftgate seal.
3. Install striker eye.
4. Check gaps using feeler gauge and adjust.
5. Fix bottom rear center section (1) in place.
6. Remove striker eye.
7. Remove liftgate seal.
8. Drill rivet holes on bottom rear-end center section (1) with a 6.7 mm diameter bit (areas A).
9. Drill rivet holes on bottom rear-end center section (1) with a 6.7 mm diameter bit through the existing holes in the body (areas B).

   The operation step is shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in the same way on the right side of the vehicle.

10. Remove bottom rear center section (1).
11. Deburr rivet holes on bottom rear center section (1) and body on both sides.
12. Remove drilling chips.
13. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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14. Install bottom rear center section (1) and fix in place.

    Aid of helper required.

15. Rivet bottom rear-end center section (1) with 6.5x12.5 diameter rivets (areas C).
16. Bottom rear-end center section (1) (areas D).

    The following operation steps 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

17. Rivet bottom rear-end center section (1) with 6.5x12.5 diameter rivets (areas F).
18. Bottom rear-end center section (1) (area G).
19. Bottom rear-end center section (1) (area H).

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20. Bottom rear-end center section (1) (areas J).
21. Bottom rear-end center section (1) (areas E).

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