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Side Panel, Replace (Model L 69)

Important:   Note specification for welded, brazed and riveted joints LUREF_1.gif and body repair with structural adhesive !

  Remove

1.   Detach attaching parts
Object Number: 10681354  Size: DEFAULT

2.   Cut and drill away additional seal holder strip roof frame

Object Number: 10681355  Size: DEFAULT

3.   Cut and drill away side panel

  Install

Object Number: 10681356  Size: DEFAULT

4.   Prepare new side panel part
•   Drill away attachments
•   Remove side panel

Object Number: 10681357  Size: DEFAULT

5.   Prepare new side panel part
•   Incorporate 15x ( 5x18 mm ) slot

6.   Adjust side panel to fit


7.   Prepare side panel
•   Drill 5x 4.0 mm fastening holes for waterproof rivets

8.   Remove side panel


9.   Apply corrosion protection adhesive system
Note:   In addition, if replacing the right side panel, apply corrosion protection adhesive system to tank filler pipe area

10.   Fit the new side panel


11.   Rivet on side panel
•   Rivet on 5x waterproof rivet



12.   Weld in side panel



13.   MIG-braze side panel.

Object Number: 7361481  Size: DEFAULT

14.   Pre-flange wheel housing
•   Using a suitable hammer, bend over the flanged edge, at the same time holding a small mallet or block against it.
Use structural adhesive in area (II)

Object Number: 7361302  Size: DEFAULT

15.   Bend the wheel arch
•   Bend over flanged edge using bending pliers (1) KM-6396
•   Apply excess adhesive as a seam seal and corrosion protection using a spatula or flat paintbrush
Use structural adhesive in area (II)

Object Number: 7361482  Size: DEFAULT

16.   Bend the wheel arch

17.   Grind MIG brazed seams
18.   Cut rear mounting strip for roof frame additional seal to size from new component and adjust


19.   Drill 4x fastening holes for waterproof rivets
20.   Remove extra seal holder strip
21.   Apply corrosion protection adhesive system
22.   Fit and rivet on additional seal holder strip

23.   Seal body, weld and brazing seams
Note:   Observe corrosion protection measures for seam seals.
24.   Apply underseal.
Note:   Observe corrosion protection measures for PVC protection.
25.   Seal cavity
Note:   Observe protective wax corrosion protection measures.
26.   Fit attaching parts

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