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Removal Of Side Wall Holder (Variant 2):

Release welded connection in area (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Removing Holder
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Preparation of new part: 

Fit in new part.

In area of adhesive surface (1), drill a 4.2 mm dia. bore hole (2) for blind rivet N3.

Remove new part and deburr holes.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.
Fig 2: Location For Bore Hole
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Installation of side wall holder: 

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surface.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivet.