LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2023 >> GLE350 Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Collision >> Body Panels >> Collision - Side Wall - 167 Chassis >> Side Wall Body Repair >> TAILLAMP Reinforcement Preparation - Ar63.20-P-2011-02MEC (Model 167.3)

TAILLAMP Reinforcement Preparation - Ar63.20-P-2011-02MEC (Model 167.3)

Model 167.3 

IMPORTANT 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. Grind mating surface on rear lamp reinforcement (2) down to bare metal in the cross-hatched area.
    G15043317Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  2. Grind mating surfaces on connecting panel (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Grind down spot weld flanges and area for plug weld down to bare metal on both sides.

  3. Remove grinding dust.
  4. Apply zinc dust paint to the insides of the spot weld flange.
    G15043318Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA