Preparation Of New Part

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Make severance cut on new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle.

Adjust new parts with add-on parts to fit and secure.

Set two 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1 in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivets N1 Area

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For the severance cut, create a REINFORCEMENT PLATE from the trim of the new part.

In area of reinforcement plate (1) set six 4.3 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N3.

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Plate

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

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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In areas (1) cut open engine support from opposite side and open welded connections.

In area (2) open welded connections from inside.

Fig 2: Identifying Areas 1 And 2

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

In areas (1) to (3) set 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1:

Area (1): 3 bore holes
Area (2): 8 bore holes
Area (3): 6 bore holes

Installation note:

After adhesive has hardened install 2 EMC SCREWS in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 3: Identifying EMC Screw Areas

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In areas (1) and (2) set 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1:

Area (1): 3 bore holes
Area (2): 2 bore holes

Fig 4: Identifying Bore Holes Areas
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In areas (1) and (2) set 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1:

Area (1): 1 bore hole
Area (2): 7 bore holes

Installation note:

In area (3) 2 N5 punch rivets are used later.

Fig 5: Identifying Punch Rivets And Blind Rivets Area

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In areas (1) to (4) set 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1:

Area (1): 5 bore holes
Area (2): 2 bore holes
Area (3): 1 bore hole
Area (4): 9 bore holes

Installation note:

After adhesive has hardened install 2 EMC screws in areas (1) and (4).

Fig 6: Identifying EMC Screws Areas

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Set two 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1 in area (1).

Remove all new parts and deburr holes.

Fig 7: Identifying Blind Rivets N1 Area

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IMPORTANT: Structure bonding!
OBSERVE preparation of bonding surfaces.

Mark and cut the severance cut on new part as per the severance cut on the vehicle.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cut.

Open welded connections in areas (1) on both sides.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Detach remainder of reinforcement from engine support.

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Areas On Both Sides

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Take off holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

Fig 3: Securing Bracket Or Universal Mount

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In area (1) set ten 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1.

Installation note:

In area (2) 2 N5 punch rivets are used later.

Fig 4: Identifying N5 Punch Rivets Area

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In areas (1) and (2) set 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1:

Area (1): 3 bore holes
Area (2): 2 bore holes

Fig 5: Identifying Bore Holes Area
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In area (1) set seven 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1.

Installation note:

In area (2) 1 N5 punch rivet is used later.

Fig 6: Identifying Blind Rivets And Punch Rivet Area

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In areas (1) to (4) set 6.8 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N1:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Area (1): 5 bore holes
Area (2): 2 bore holes
Area (3): 1 bore hole
Area (4): 9 bore holes

Installation note:

After adhesive has hardened install 2 EMC SCREWS in areas (1) and (4).

Fig 7: Identifying Bore Holes Area

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Set two 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1 in area (1).

Remove all new parts and deburr holes.

Fig 8: Identifying Blind Rivets N1 Area

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IMPORTANT: Structure bonding!
OBSERVE preparation of bonding surfaces.