TAILLAMP Reinforcement Separate - Ar63.20-P-2011-01MEC (Model 167.3)

Model 167.3 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

The higher-level service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

1. Expose and cut off spot welds at connecting panel (1) (areas A).
2. Expose spot welds on the connecting panel (1) and drill out with a diameter of 6.5 mm (area B₁ ).
3. Expose spot weld on the connecting panel (1) and drill out with a diameter of 6.5 mm on the inside through 2 panel thicknesses (area B₂ ).
4. Expose laser seam on the connecting panel (1) and cut out (area C).
5. Remove connecting panel (1).

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6. Expose spot welds on rear lamp reinforcement (2) and cut out (areas D).
7. Expose spot welds on the rear lamp reinforcement (2) and drill out with a diameter of 6.5 mm (areas E).
8. Remove rear lamp reinforcement (2).

   To remove the rear lamp reinforcement (2), the flanges of the rear fender must be bent open.

9. Expose laser seam on the rear lamp reinforcement (2) and cut out (area F).
10. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

    Grind spot weld flanges and areas for plug welds down to bare metal on both sides.

11. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
12. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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