41 33 040 Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall Holder

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Following new body parts are required: (1) Holder, side wall, front (variant 1), (2) Holder, side wall, front (variant 2).

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Removal of side wall holder (variant 1):

Release welded connections in areas (1) and remove holder (2).

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Preparation of new part:

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel in front to fit. In area of bonding surfaces (1), set 2 4.2 mm dia. bore holes (2) for blind rivetsN3. Remove new part and deburr holes.

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.

Installation of side wall holder: Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1. Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces. Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

Removal of side wall holder (variant 2):

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

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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.

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.

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.