Welding Device Installation - Ar62.20-P-1286-05FR

Model 257, 290 

Fig 1: Adapter Kit (213 589 00 23 00)

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Fig 2: Welding Device (253 589 00 23 00)

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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.

Only use adapter set in combination with carrier plate from welding fixture set.

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Required parts of welding fixture 

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Shown on installed suspension strut 

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Shown on removed suspension strut 

1. Unscrew nuts (3).

   With suspension strut installed.

2. 1. With suspension strut installed.

      Unscrew spacers sleeves (2a) on threaded pins f suspension turret web.

   2. With suspension strut removed.

      Install spacers sleeves (2a) on suspension strut tower with bolts (2b).

      Tighten bolts (2b) slightly by hand.

3. Mount carrier plate (2) on spacer sleeves (2a).
4. Slightly manually screw screws (2c) into spacer sleeves (2a).
5. Screw front left longitudinal member extension (1a) with screw (1f) onto carrier plate (2).
6. Screw rear left longitudinal member extension (1b) with screw (1f) onto carrier plate (2).
7. Tighten bolts (2b).

   With suspension strut removed.

8. Tighten bolts (2c).
9. Screw front left longitudinal member extension (1a) with screw (1e) onto longitudinal member.
10. Screw rear left longitudinal member extension (1b) with screw (1e) onto longitudinal member.