Suspension Strut Tower Installation - Ar62.20-P-1232-04FR

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.

Further 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. Install suspension strut tower (1), fit with straightener and fix in place.
2. Transfer positions of present holes in body to suspension strut tower (1) (areas B).
3. Drill rivet holes on suspension strut tower (1) with a ø 6.7 mm bit (areas A, B, C, D).

   Drill rivet holes from inside through present holes in body (area A).

4. Remove suspension strut tower (1).
5. Deburr rivet holes on suspension strut tower (1) and body on both sides.
6. Remove drill chips.

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7. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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8. Install suspension strut tower (1) with straightener and fix in place.
9. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with ø 6.5x12.5 rivets (areas E).
10. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with ø 6.4 M6 rivet (area F).
11. Suspension strut tower (1) (area G).
12. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with ø 6.5x12.5 rivets (areas H).
13. Rivet suspension strut tower (1) with ø 6.5x14.5 rivets from engine compartment side (area I).

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14. Separate protrusion of wheel well (1) (area R).

    After installing upper front longitudinal member.