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

fm 1

AP97.20-B-9798C.fm Cabin: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or accident damage. 29.01.99
Repair if necessary

Chassis 384.0, 384.1, 386.0, 386.3, 682.0, 682.1, 682.3

Chassis 693.0; 693.1; 693.3; 694.0; 695.0
Vehicles with advanced cabin

B97.20-0002-12
a Cabin: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or accident damage. AP97.20-B-9798C.fm 2

Vehicles with semi-advanced cabin

B97.20-0007-12

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.
a Cabin: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or accident damage. AP97.20-B-9798C.fm 3

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

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.