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Install and weld in outer side longitudinal member - AR63.30-P-1050-03EW

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MODEL 117, 156, 166, 176, 212, 218, 242, 246, 292 

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

Fig 1: Outer Side Longitudinal Member Rivet Holes Area
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  1. Install outer side longitudinal member (1), fit and fix in place.
  2. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in outer side longitudinal member (1) (area D).
  3. Remove outer side longitudinal member (1).
  4. Deburr rivet holes on both sides.
  5. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
  6. Fig 2: Outer Side Longitudinal Member Welding Area
    G00566660Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  7. Install outer side longitudinal member (1), fit and fix in place.
  8. Rivet outer side longitudinal member (1) with Ø 6.5 X 12.5 rivet (area D).
  9. Outer side longitudinal member (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas E and F).
  10. Outer side longitudinal member (1) SG «««« (areas A, B and C).

    IMPORTANT Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

  11. Clean inert gas welds on outer side longitudinal member (1) (areas A, B and C).
  12. Fig 3: Outer Side Longitudinal Member Cross-Hatched Areas
    G00566661Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  13. Fill surface on outer side longitudinal member (1) with body solder in cross-hatched areas and smooth.
  14. Remove solder residues and grinding dust.