Preparation Of New Part

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Fig 1: Mark On Severance Cut Of Vehicle

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Installation:

Position new component from inside.

In area (1) new component is situated between bulkhead and reinforcement (2).

Check attachment parts for ease of movement.

Fig 2: Component Area And Reinforcement

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Installation:

Use 11 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).

Use 3 rivets (size 15) in area (3).

Area (4) is only riveted together with engine carrier.

Use 4 rivets (size 15) in area (4).

Area (5) is only riveted together with outer bulkhead support carrier.

Drill holes for, see RIVETS .

Fig 3: Rivets On Area

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see GLUE bulkhead support carrier.

Pay attention to POTLIFE of adhesive.