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Rear Shock-Absorber Strut Tower Installation - Ar64.20-P-1160-03S

Model 223.0/1/9 

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Countersunk-head rivet (Z) 

  1. Z1 = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x14.0
  2. Z2 = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x15.5
  3. Z3 = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x17.0
  4. Z4 = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x19.0
  5. Z5 = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x21.0

Blind rivet (Y) 

  1. Y1 = Rivet 6.4x12
  2. Y2 = Rivet 6.5x12.5
  3. Y3 = Rivet 6.5x14.5
  4. Y4 = Rivet 6.4M6
  5. Y5 = Rivet 6.4
  6. Y6 = rivet 6.5x13.5
  7. Y7 = rivet 6.4x14
  8. Y8 = rivet 6.4x17
  9. Y9 = rivet 6.4x20

Flow-form rivet with countersunk head (X) 

  1. X1 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 1.3 mm to 2.5 mm clamping range
  2. X2 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 2.3 mm to 3.5 mm clamping range
  3. X3 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 3.35 mm to 4.1 mm clamping range
  4. X4 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 4 mm to 5.15 mm clamping range
  5. X5 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 5.0 mm to 6.1 mm clamping range
  6. X6 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 6.0 mm to 7.2 mm clamping range
  7. X7 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 7.1 mm to 8.3 mm clamping range

Flow-form rivet (W) 

  1. W1 = Flow-form rivet structure with 3.5 mm clamping range
  2. W3 = Flow-form rivet structure 3.35 mm up to 4.1 mm clamping range
  3. W4 = Flow-form rivet structure 4 mm up to 5.15 mm clamping range
  4. W5 = Flow-form rivet structure 5.0 mm up to 6.1 mm clamping range
  5. W6 = Flow-form rivet structure 6.0 mm up to 7.2 mm clamping range
  6. W7 = Flow-form rivet structure 7.1 mm up to 8.3 mm clamping range

Blind rivet (V) 

  1. V1 = rivet 3.2x4.5
  2. V2 = rivet 3.2x6.5

Blind rivet (U) 

  1. U1 = rivet 3.2x9.5

Blind rivet with countersunk head (T) 

  1. T1 = blind rivet with countersunk head 3.0 mm to 5.0 mm clamping range
  2. T2 = blind rivet with countersunk head 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm clamping range

IMPORTANT The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle for model 223.1 and must be performed in the same way 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.

The graphics show the vehicle from the mechanic's perspective. At the same time, this perspective also specifies the direction in which the rivets must be placed.

  1. Install suspension strut tower (1), fit with straightening tool and fix in place.
  2. Drill rivet holes in shock-absorber strut tower (1) with ø 6.7 mm (area A).
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  3. Drill hole for screw in shock-absorber strut tower (1) with ø 6.5 mm (area B).
  4. Drill rivet holes in shock-absorber strut tower (1) with ø 6.7 mm (areas C, D).

    IMPORTANT Drill rivet holes through present rivet holes in body (areas D).

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  5. Drill rivet holes in shock-absorber strut tower (1) with ø 6.7 mm (areas E).
  6. Remove damper strut dome (1).
  7. Deburr rivet holes on suspension strut tower (1) and body on both sides.
  8. Remove drill chips.
  9. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched areas.

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

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

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

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  11. Install suspension strut tower (1) with straightening tool and fix in place.
  12. Rivet shock-absorber strut tower (1) with rivets ø 6.5x12.5 (area Y2 ).
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  13. Rivet shock-absorber strut tower (1) with rivets ø 6.5x14.5 (areas Y3 ).
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  14. Rivet shock-absorber strut tower (1) with rivets ø 6.5x12.5 (areas Y2 ).
  15. Rivet shock-absorber strut tower (1) with rivets ø 6.5x14.5 (areas Y3 ).
  16. Rivet shock-absorber strut tower (1) with rivet ø 6.4x17.7 (area Y5 ).
  17. Rivet shock-absorber strut tower (1) with rivet ø 6.5x13.5 (area Y6 ).
  18. Attach screw M6x16 (3).
  19. Tighten nut M6 (2).
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