The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.
The higher-level service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.
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1 | Mark separating points on the side longitudinal member paneling (1) and disconnect (areas A and B). |
Do not make the cuts too deep. |
Transfer separating points from replacement part (areas A and B). |
2 | Mark separating point on the side longitudinal member paneling (1) under the structural foam and disconnect (area C). |
Do not make the cuts too deep. |
Transfer separating points from replacement part (area C). |
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3 | Expose spot welds on the side longitudinal member paneling (1) and cut off (areas E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5). |
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4 | Heat side longitudinal member paneling (1) in the cross-hatched areas. |
Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive. |
5 | Remove side longitudinal member paneling (1). |
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6 | Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas . |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
7 | Remove grinding dust and drill chips. |
8 | Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges. parts kit. |