Side Longitudinal Member Reinforcement Removal - Ar63.30-P-0816-01S

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 longitudinal member reinforcement (1) and cut off (areas A).
2. Expose spot welds on longitudinal member reinforcement (1) and drill off with Ø 6.5 mm bit (area B).
3. Expose screws (2) on longitudinal member reinforcement (1) and remove.

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4. Heat longitudinal member reinforcement (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

5. Remove longitudinal member reinforcement (1).

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

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

7. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

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