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Replace suspension strut tower - AR62.20-P-1232MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Shown on model 451.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Tower
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REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion  caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury  caused by welding splatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling welding fumes. Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system. AS00.00-Z-0007-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels. AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
NOTES Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work   AH00.00-P-0005-01FF
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and ETR units   AH91.00-P-0002-01SM
IMPORTANT Notes on replacing body parts   AH60.00-P-0027-01FF
IMPORTANT General information on body repair   AH60.00-P-0001-01FF
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT The following workshop equipment and tools are required for repair: Round wire brush
 
Grinding disk
Cutting discs
Cartridge gun
 
drill
 
Angle grinder
 
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
 
Inverter spot welder
 
Vise grip pliers
 
Welding protective blanket
 
MIG-MAG inert gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
 
 
1 Remove detachable parts in the repair area    
2 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired) NOTES Use fire-resistant weld protection blanket to prevent damage from flying sparks.  
3 Partially remove side wall paneling in case of model 451.3 AR63.10-P-0115MCC
    In model 451.4 AR63.10-P-0115MCO
4 Remove lower A-pillar outer section In model 451.4 AR63.20-P-1102MCO
5 Remove lower A-pillar reinforcement in case of model 451.3 AR63.20-P-1114MCC
    In model 451.4 AR63.20-P-1114MCO
6 Partially remove side wall reinforcement   AR63.20-P-0862MCC
7 Partially remove longitudinal member reinforcement   AR63.30-P-0818MCC
8 Remove front wheel well locking lug   AR63.20-P-0013MCC
9 Remove longitudinal member locking lug   AR62.20-P-1267MCC 
10 Remove mounting console on bottom front longitudinal member   AR62.20-P-1265MCC 
11 Partially remove outer longitudinal member inner shell on entrance   AR63.30-P-1143MCC
12 Remove front longitudinal member   AR62.20-P-1242MCC 
13 Remove wheel well   AR62.20-P-1200MCC 
14 Remove suspension strut tower (1).   AR62.20-P-1232-01MCC
15 Prepare mating surfaces on vehicle for suspension strut tower (1).   AR62.20-P-1232-02MCC
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
16 Prepare suspension strut tower (1) for installation   AR62.20-P-1232-03MCC
    Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding *BR00.45-Z-1001-07A 
INSTALLING Install     
17 Install suspension strut tower (1).   AR62.20-P-1232-04MCC
18 Install wheel well   AR62.20-P-1200MCC 
19 Install front longitudinal member   AR62.20-P-1242MCC 
20 Partially install longitudinal member inner shell on entrance   AR63.30-P-1143MCC
21 Install mounting console on bottom front longitudinal member   AR62.20-P-1265MCC 
22 Install front longitudinal member locking lug.   AR62.20-P-1267MCC 
23 Install wheel well locking lug   AR63.20-P-0013MCC
24 Partially install longitudinal member reinforcement   AR63.30-P-0818MCC
25 Partially install side wall reinforcement   AR63.20-P-0862MCC
26 Install lower A-pillar reinforcement in case of model 451.3   AR63.20-P-1114MCC
    In model 451.4 AR63.20-P-1114MCO
27 Install lower outer A-pillar In model 451.4 AR63.20-P-1102MCO
28 Partially install side wall paneling in case of model 451.3   AR63.10-P-0115MCC
    In model 451.4 AR63.10-P-0115MCO
29 Install front diagonal strut console on longitudinal member In model 451.4 AR61.10-P-5140MCO
30 Clean welds and sheet metal flange with wire brush and clean areas to be repaired    
31 Prime repair area using primer filler    
32 Supply standard seam seals with body sealant   AR97.10-P-4000MCC
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1003-01A 
33 Supplement standard underbody protection with permanent underbody sealant Underfloor protection *BR00.45-Z-1001-05A 
34 Paint repair area adjacent surfaces    
IMPORTANT Notes on paintwork repairs   AH98.00-P-9408-02MCC
35 Apply additional cavity preservation   AR97.20-P-1500FF
    Teroson protective wax *BR00.45-Z-1008-05A 
36 Reinstall all detachable parts removed    
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A White sealing compound, 310 ml, DBL 6069.20 A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1001-05A Underfloor protection 800 ml A 001 986 46 10
BR00.45-Z-1008-05A Teroson protective wax
Art. no.: 122.73Q
Henkel Loctite
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42