Preparation Of New Part

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

NOTE: Width of joint between new part and component on vehicle approx. 5 - 8 mm (at least 30 mm flange width per side).
Plastic nuts should be screwed on once before applying adhesive (no thread in new plastic nut)!

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Nuts And Recesses

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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

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.