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

Model 447 

except code W65 (Tailgate) 

except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

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

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1. Apply 2-component adhesive to bottom hinge reinforcement (3) (area A).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area A). Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

2. Install bottom hinge reinforcement (3) and top hinge reinforcement (2) in corner pillar (1), align and fasten with bolts (4).

   Do not yet tighten bolts (4).

3. Install corner pillar (1), side corner pillar (5), inner corner pillar (6) and bottom corner pillar reinforcement, fit and fasten with straightening tool and portal frame.
4. Align bottom hinge reinforcement (3) and top hinge reinforcement (2) and tighten with bolts (4).
5. Remove corner pillar (1), side corner pillar (5), inner corner pillar (6) and bottom corner pillar reinforcement.
6. MODEL 447 with CODE W54 (Rear-end door, double wing, 270 degrees)

   Install arrester reinforcement (8), fit and fix in place.

7. Corner pillar (1), arrest reinforcement (8), bottom hinge reinforcement (3) and top hinge reinforcement (2) (areas B, C and D).
8. Clean weld joints.
9. Apply zinc dust paint to inside of spot weld flange (areas B, C and D).

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10. Apply 2-component adhesive to corner pillar (1) (areas E and F).

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (areas E and F). Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

11. Install corner pillar (1), side corner pillar (5), inner corner pillar (6) and bottom corner pillar reinforcement with straightening tool, fit and fix in place.
12. Side corner pillar (5) (areas (G and H).
13. Side corner pillar (5) (area I).

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

14. Side corner pillar (5) (area J).
15. Level inert gas weld at contact surface (area I).
16. Remove shavings and drill chips.

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17. Corner pillar (1) (areas L and M).
18. Corner pillar (1) (area N).

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

19. Inner corner pillar (6) (area O).
20. Remove lower corner pillar reinforcement and straightening tool.
21. Inner corner pillar (6) (areas P and T).
22. Install connecting panel (7), fit and fix in place.
23. Connecting panel (7) (area Q).
24. Connecting panel (7) (area R).
25. Grind inert gas weld and insert gas spot welds down flat.
26. Clean weld joints.
27. Finish surface on corner pillar (1) and smooth.
28. Remove shavings and drill chips.
29. Coat welding areas no longer accessible after installing bottom corner pillar paneling and side wall paneling and coat with zinc dust paint.