Prepare Outer Rear Wheel Well For Installation - Ar63.10-P-0670-05LCA

Model 217.4 

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

1. Mark separation points on side wall (2) and cut (areas A₁ and A₂ ).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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2. Grind mating surfaces on side wall (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Grind spot weld flange and separating points down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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5. Grind mating surfaces on outer rear wheel well (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface.

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6. Grind mating surfaces on outer rear wheel well (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface.

7. Remove grinding dust.