Lower Front CROSSMEMBER Removal - Ar62.20-P-0006-01S

Model 223.0/1/9 

The following operation steps are shown on model 223.1 on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle in the event of damage.

The superordinate service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

1. Expose spot welds on crossmember (1) and cut off (area A).
2. Expose spot welds at crossmember (1) and drill out with Ø 6.5 mm (area B).

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3. Heat crossmember (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

4. Remove crossmember (1).

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5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Grind mating surface on inside down to bare metal (area C).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

6. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

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