Install And Weld In Corner Paneling Assembly - Ar64.30-S-5700-03E

Model 447, 448 

with code W65 (Tailgate) 

Model 447, 448 

with code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

Fig 1: Identifying Portal Frame (129 589 03 23 00)

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1. Install corner pillar (1), side corner pillar (2), inner corner pillar (3) and bottom corner pillar reinforcement, fit and fasten with straightening tool and portal frame.
2. Side corner pillar (2) (areas A and B).
3. Side corner pillar (2) (area C).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

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4. Level inert gas weld at contact surface (area C).
5. Remove shavings and drill chips.
6. Remove corner pillar (1) and bottom corner pillar reinforcement.
7. Inner corner pillar (3) (areas D and E).

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8. Install reinforcement (5), fit and fix in place.
9. Reinforcement (5) (area F).
10. Side corner pillar (2) (area G).
11. Clean weld joints (area F).
12. Coat connecting flange with zinc dust paint (area F).

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13. Install corner pillar (1), bottom corner pillar reinforcement, fit and fasten with straightening tool and portal frame.
14. Corner pillar (1) (areas H and I).
15. Corner pillar (1) (area J).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

16. Corner pillar (1) (area K).
17. Remove bottom corner pillar reinforcement.
18. Install connecting panel (4), fit and fix in place.
19. Connecting panel (4) (area L).
20. Connecting panel (4) (area M).
21. Grind inert gas weld and insert gas spot welds down flat.
22. Clean weld joints.
23. Finish surface on corner pillar (1) and smooth.
24. Remove shavings and drill chips.
25. Coat welding areas no longer accessible after installing bottom corner pillar paneling and side wall paneling and coat with zinc dust paint.