Spare Tire Well Removal (Model 167.1, 167.3) - Ar64.20-P-1245-01ME

Model 167.1/3 

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

1. Mark separating point on spare wheel well (1) and cut (area A).

   Do not cut too deeply. Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 40 mm

2. Cut spare wheel well (1) along the flange of the rear longitudinal members (areas B).

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3. Expose spot welds on spare wheel well (1) and cut out (area C).

   Joint spot welds on panels that are one behind the other must be cut out through two panel thicknesses.

4. Remove spare wheel well (1)

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5. Surface grind solder seams up to the cut edge of the replacement part (areas D).

   Transfer dimension from the replacement part.

6. Grind mating surface down to bare metal in crosshatched area.
7. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

   Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface.

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8. Grind mating surface down to bare metal in crosshatched area.
9. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

   Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface.

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