Removal of side wall holder (variant 2)

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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: Identifying 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.