Install Main Floor Panel - Ar63.40-P-1180-11LF

Model 217 

Model 222 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 222 and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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Shown in model 222.0 

1. Install main floor (1), connecting carrier (2), front seat crossmember (3), rear front seat crossmember (4), reinforcement (5) and lower longitudinal member (6), fit and fix in place.
2. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in main floor (1), connecting carrier (2), front seat crossmember (3), rear front seat crossmember (4), reinforcement (5) and lower longitudinal (6) (areas A, B, C, D and E).

   Shown in model 222.0 

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   Shown in model 222.9 

3. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Install reinforcement (9), fit and fix in place.

4. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in main floor (1) and reinforcement (9) (areas W₁ ).

5. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Remove reinforcement (9).

6. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Deburr rivet holes on reinforcement (9) and main floor (1) on both sides.

7. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Remove drilling chips.

8. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Coat insides of riveted joints on reinforcement (9) and main floor (1) with zinc dust paint.

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   Shown in model 222.0 

9. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in main floor (1), connecting carrier (2), front seat crossmember (3), rear crossmember on front seat (4) and reinforcement (5) (areas G, H, I, J and K).

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   Shown in model 222.0 

10. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in main floor (1) and lower longitudinal member (6) (areas L and M).
11. Remove front seat crossmember (3).
12. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in main floor (1) (area F).
13. Remove main floor (1), connecting carrier (2), rear front seat crossmember (4), reinforcement (5) and lower longitudinal member (6).
14. Deburr rivet holes on main floor (1), connecting carrier (2), front seat crossmember (3), rear front seat crossmember (4), reinforcement (5) and lower longitudinal member (6) and body on both sides.
15. Remove drilling chips.
16. Coat insides of riveted joints on front seat crossmember (3) and rear front seat crossmember (4) with zinc dust paint.

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    Shown in model 222.0 

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    Shown in model 222.0 

17. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

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

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    Shown in model 222.0 

18. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

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

19. Apply 2-component adhesive to main floor (1) crosshatched area.

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

    Shown in model 222.0 

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20. Install main floor (1) and fix in place.
21. Rivet main floor (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas O₁ ).
22. Rivet main floor (1) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas O₂ ).

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    Shown in model 222.0 

23. Rivet main floor (1) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas P₁ ).
24. Rivet main floor (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas P₂ ).

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    Shown in model 222.0 

25. Apply 2-component adhesive to main floor (1) in crosshatched areas.

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

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    Shown in model 222.0 

26. Install lower longitudinal member (6) and fix in place.
27. Rivet lower longitudinal member (6) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas Q₁ ).
28. Rivet lower longitudinal member (6) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (area Q₂ ).
29. Rivet lower longitudinal member (6) with Ø 6.5x14.5 blind rivets (area Q₄ ).
30. Rivet main floor (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (area Q₃ ).

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    Shown in model 222.0 

31. Apply 2-component adhesive to main floor (1) and body in crosshatched areas.

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

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    Shown in model 222.0 

32. Install connecting carrier (2) and reinforcement (5) and fix in place.
33. Rivet connecting carrier (2) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas R₁ ).
34. Rivet connecting carrier (2) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas R₂ ).
35. Rivet connecting carrier (2) with Ø 6.5x14.5 blind rivets (area R₃ ).
36. Rivet reinforcement (5) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas S₁ ).
37. Rivet reinforcement (5) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas S₂ ).

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    Shown in model 222.0 

38. Install front seat crossmember (3) and rear crossmember on front seat (4) and fix in place.
39. Rivet front seat crossmember (3) and rear crossmember on front seat (4) with Ø 6.5x12.5 rivets (areas T₂ ).
40. Rivet front seat crossmember (3) and rear crossmember on front seat (4) with Ø 6.5x14.5 rivets (areas T3).

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    Shown in model 222.9 

41. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Install reinforcement (9) and fix in place.

42. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Rivet reinforcement (9) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas X₁ ).

43. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Rivet reinforcement (9) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (areas X₂ ).

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    Shown in model 222.0 

44. Rivet lower longitudinal member (6) with Ø 6.5x14.5 rivets (area U).
45. Rivet rear crossmember on front seat (4) with Ø 6.4x12 rivets (areas V₁ ).
46. Rivet rear crossmember on front seat (4) with Ø 6.5x12 5 rivets (areas V₂ ).
47. Front seat crossmember (area W).
48. Grind inert gas spot welds down flat (area W).
49. Weld ground bolts (7) to lower longitudinal member (6) and install ground line (8) between lower longitudinal member (6) and body.

    Shown in model 222.0 

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