Side Longitudinal Member Paneling Complete Installation - Ar63.30-P-1041-03MFA

Model 118.3/6

Model 177.0/1/9

Model 247.0

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle in model 177.0. 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.

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Install side longitudinal member paneling (1), fit, and fix in place.
Drill rivet holes with a diameter of 6.7 mm in side longitudinal member paneling (1) (areas A, B).
Countersink rivet holes (area B).
Remove side longitudinal member paneling (1).
Deburr rivet holes in side longitudinal member paneling (1) and in body on both sides.
Remove drilling chips.
Coat insides of riveted joints on which no adhesive is applied with zinc dust paint.
Do not apply zinc dust paint to bonding surfaces.

Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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Apply sealant to foam parts in cross-hatched area (area C₁ ).
Apply 2-component adhesive on body in cross-hatched areas (areas C₂ ).

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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Install side longitudinal member paneling (1) and fix in place.
Rivet side longitudinal member paneling (1) with a 6.4x12 rivet (areas D).
Rivet side longitudinal member paneling (1) with countersunk-head blind rivet with a diameter of 6.4x14.0 (area E).
Side longitudinal member paneling (1) (areas G).
Side longitudinal member paneling (1) (areas H).

Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.
Surface grind inert gas welds (areas H).
Solder surfaces of side longitudinal member paneling (1) with body solder and smooth (areas H).

A basic body filler can also be used as an alternative to the restoration of the surfaces with body solder.