Preparation Of New Part

The reinforcement plates must if necessary be reworked and cut to size.

Adjust reinforcement plate (1) to fit in component (2) on vehicle.

Make recesses (3) for stud bolts (4) in a semicircular shape.

Diameter of recesses approx. 10 - 12 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Plate, Recesses And Stud Bolts

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Secure reinforcement plate by screwing on lock nuts (1).

Fit new part (2). Make recesses (3) in new part in a semicircular shape.

Diameter of recesses approx. 10 - 12 mm.

Remove reinforcement plate again.

Plastic nuts should be screwed on once before applying adhesive (no thread in new plastic nut)!

Fig 2: Securing Reinforcement Plate By Screwing On Lock Nuts

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Chamfer cutting edges (1) on joint by grinding.

(2) Component on vehicle

(3) New part

Fig 3: Identifying Chamfer Cutting Edges On Joint

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