a Cabin: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or accident damage. AP97.20-B-9798B.

fm 1

AP97.20-B-9798B.fm Cabin: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or accident damage. 02.06.98
Repair if necessary

Chassis 386.0; 386.3; 388.0; 388.3; 660.0; 693.1; 695.0; 696.0; 696.0; 696.3
Chassis
695.034, Chassis
695.051; 693.154,
696.080, 693.193,
696.090, 693.194,
696.365, 693.196,
696.367, 693.197
696.369
Chassis
386.0; 386.3;
388.0; 388.3;
660.0
Example
B97.20-0005-01 B97.20-0006-01

1 Have vehicle thoroughly washed and park it i The use of inadequate products for
over a pit. washing the vehicle may damage the
paintwork and lead to premature
corrosion.

i The preventive maintenance against

corrosion spots has a relatively low cost
when treated in time.

Checking the paintwork

2 Check paintwork in a general way.

Checking the body

a Cabin: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or accident damage. AP97.20-B-9798B.fm 2

i The most vulnerable areas prone to corrosion

are those under rubber seals.

3 Check at sheet metal splices and door pillars.

4 Check under windows and windshield

rubbers (arrows), cabin rear wall, windshield
wings and doors for rust spots.

Checking the understructure

5 Check around all fixing points of components

and aggregate to structure.

6 Check the open hollow parts on vehicle

understructure where the accumulation of dirt
and humidity contribute for the formation of
corrosion.