Side Longitudinal Member Paneling Partial Removal - Ar63.30-P-1040-01FR

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.

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1. Mark separating points on longitudinal member paneling (1) and separate according to damage (areas A, B), (areas A, C, D) or (areas B, C, D).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Transfer separating points from replacement part (areas A, C).

   Dimensions: 

   b = 30 mm

   d = 20 mm

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2. Expose spot welds on longitudinal member paneling (1) and cut out (areas E).

   The following operation steps are shown on the most comprehensive repair on the left side of the vehicle.

3. Heat longitudinal member paneling (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

4. Remove longitudinal member paneling (1).

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5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched area.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

6. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.