Install upper front longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1286-03EW

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MODEL 212, 218

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Device (204 589 01 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Adapter (212 589 01 23 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1092-02A	Adhesive kit, body, 2-component adhesive	A 009 989 36 71
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Blind rivet 6.4 14	A 003 990 35 97
BR00.45-Z-1002-13A	Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.4 14	A 003 990 86 97 05

Fig 3: Front Longitudinal Member Reinforcement Weld Areas

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Install upper front longitudinal member (1), lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3), fit with welding device and fix in place.
Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes on upper front longitudinal member (1), lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) (areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K).
Countersunk rivet holes (areas I and J).
Tack weld lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) (area W).
Remove upper front longitudinal member (1), lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3).
Deburr rivet holes on both sides
Lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) (areas X, Y and Z).

Fig 4: Lower Front Longitudinal Member Welding Area
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Fig 5: Upper Front Longitudinal Member Rivet Punch Area
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Apply 2-component adhesive on body in crosshatched areas.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.
Install upper front longitudinal member (1), fit and fix in place.
Rivet upper front longitudinal member (1) with Ø 6.4X14 Polygrip flat/round head rivets (areas G and H).
Rivet upper front longitudinal member (1) with Ø 6.4X14 Polygrip countersunk head rivets (area I).
Upper front longitudinal member (1) (areas L, M and N).
Attach fender bracket (4) and fit.
Drill Ø 6.5 mm rivet holes on fender bracket (4) (area O).
Remove fender bracket (4) and deburr rivet holes on both sides.
Install fender bracket (4), fit and fix in place.
Rivet fender bracket (4) with Ø 6.4 14 Polygrip flat/round head rivets (area O).
Dimensions:

a approx. 33 mm

Fig 6: Fender Bracket Rivet Holes Area
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Fig 7: Front Longitudinal Member Reinforcement Rivet Punch Area
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Apply 2-component adhesive on body in crosshatched areas.
Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.
Install lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) fit and fix in place.
Rivet lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) with Ø 6.4 14 Polygrip flat/round head rivets (areas A, B, C, D, E, F and K).
Lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) with Ø 6.4 14 Polygrip countersunk head rivets (area J).
Lower front longitudinal member (2) and front longitudinal member reinforcement (3) (areas P and Q)
Clean weld joints.
Remove shavings and drill chips.