Preparation Of New Part

Mark severance cut (1) according to vehicle. Cut outer metal sheet only.

Drill out metal sheet in areas (2).

Installation:

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Let parts overlap 10 mm at severance cut (1).

Weld new component from inside and outside over entire length (from outside if accessible).

Fig 1: Severance Cut And Metal Sheet Of Vehicle

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Drill holes for, see RIVETS .

see BOND all new parts.

see RIVET all new parts.

Installation:

Use 8 rivets (size 13) in areas (1).

Use 6 rivets (size 13) in areas (2).

Use 4 rivets (size 13) in areas (3).

Fig 2: Holes Rivets

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Right side only:

Installation:

Use 2 rivets (size 13) in areas (1).

Fig 3: Rivets On Area

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Installation:

Use 2, see EMC SCREWS in each case (4 x in total) in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 4: EMC Screws On Area

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Installation:

Seal new component in area (1) with sealing compound.

Fig 5: Seal Component With Sealing Compound

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Installation:

AWD only:

After painting on both sides of car, stick zinc foil (1) to center bolting point (2) of front axle carrier.

Fig 6: Stick Zinc Foil And Centre Bolting Point Of Front Axle Carrier

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