Separate Left Side Wall Paneling - Ar63.10-S-0100-01EB

Model 447.605

except code T19 (Sliding door left)

except code W16 (Window front left, fixed, in sidewall/sliding door)

except code W29 (Window fixed behind)

Model 448.705

with code ZM0 (Panel van)

except code T19 (Sliding door left)

except code W16 (Window front left, fixed, in sidewall/sliding door)

except code W29 (Window fixed behind)

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Mark separating point on side wall paneling (1) and cut (area).
Do not cut too deeply.

Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.
Expose spot welds on side wall paneling (1) and cut out (area D).
Expose spot weld and drill through (area E).

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Expose spot welds on side wall paneling (1) and cut out (areas F up to H).
Cut out spot welds (arrows) through two panel thicknesses.
Expose laser weld seams on side wall paneling (1) and cut (areas I and J).

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Expose spot welds on bottom section of rear side wall paneling (2) and cut out (areas K to N).
Expose MAG spot welds on rear side wall paneling bottom section (2) and cut out (area O).
Cut inert gas welds on rear side wall paneling bottom section (2 (area P).
Heat sidewall paneling (1) in crosshatched areas.
Cross-hatched areas are bonded.
Remove damaged side wall paneling (1).

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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched areas and around hole (area Q).
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
Remove shavings and drill chips.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched areas and around hole (area R).
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
Remove shavings and drill chips.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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