Front Longitudinal Member Section Install And Weld In - Ar62.20-P-1260-07FR

Model 257, 290 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 257. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

Additional information can be found in the superordinate service document.

The safety information in the superordinate service document must be observed.

1. Install rear longitudinal member front section (1), fit with straightening tools and fix in place.
2. Drill rivet hole in longitudinal member front section (1) with ø 6.7 mm (area A).
3. Remove straightening tools and longitudinal member front section (1).
4. Deburr rivet hole on longitudinal member front section (1) and body on both sides.
5. Remove drilling chips.
6. Coat insides of riveted joint with zinc dust paint.

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7. Install longitudinal member (1) with straightening tools and fix in place.
8. Rivet longitudinal member front section (1) with rivet ø 6.5x12.5 (area B).
9. Longitudinal member front section (1) (areas C, D).

   Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.