Partially remove rear longitudinal member - AR64.20-P-1260-01EW

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MODEL 212.0/1/2, 218.3

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 212.0 and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

Fig 1: Rear Longitudinal Member Spot Welds (Areas A and B)

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Expose and cut out spot welds at rear longitudinal member (1) and at rear locking lug (2) (areas A and B).
Mill off spot weld through two sheet metal thicknesses (arrow).

Fig 2: Rear Longitudinal Member Spot Welds (Areas C And D)
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Expose and cut out spot welds at rear longitudinal member (1) and at rear locking lug (2) (areas C and D).
Model 212.041

Area C is may or not be present depending on the version.

Cut out spot welds through two sheet metal thicknesses (arrows).

Area C is may or not be present depending on the version.

Body is bonded.
Heat rear longitudinal member (1) in crosshatched area.
Remove damaged rear longitudinal member (1) with rear end part (2).

Fig 3: Rear Longitudinal Member Mating Surfaces
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Grind mating surfaces on body down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area E).

Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.