Rear CROSSMEMBER Below Front Seat Partial Removal - Ar63.40-P-1189-06S

Model 223.0/1/9 

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.

1. Expose spot welds on rear crossmember (1) and cut off (areas A).
2. Expose spot welds on rear crossmember (1) and drill off with Ø 6.5 mm bit (areas B).

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

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

4. Remove rear crossmember (1).

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

   Grind mating surfaces on inside down to bare metal (areas C).

   Grind mating surface on underside down to bare metal (area D).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

6. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

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