Partially install upper front longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1287-03EW

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MODEL 204, 207, 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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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 with welding device and fix in place.

Use adapter on model 212, 218

Fig 3: Installing Upper Front Longitudinal Member
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Weld in front upper longitudinal member (1) with (areas B and C).
With code (P98) Black Series, observe spot weld location.

Perform operation step 4 only on model 204.377 with code (P98) Black Series.
Cut bead (area C) with body jig saw.
Transfer separation line from inner upper longitudinal member.
Upper front longitudinal member (1) (area A).
Perform inert gas welding in intervals, allow to cool down in between to minimize heat distortion (area A).
Clean weld joints on upper front longitudinal member (1).
Remove shavings.