New Part Preparation

Mark severance cuts on the new part according to vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at all severance cuts.

Adjust new part to fit and secure.

Set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets in areas (1) and (2).

Area (1): 5 bore holes

Area (2): 6 bore holes

Fig 1: Identifying Bore Holes Areas

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Set 4.2 mm diameter bore hole for blind rivets in bulkhead of jacking point in the area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Bulkhead Jacking Point

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In areas (1) and (2) set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets.

Area (1): 4 bore holes

Area (2): 1 bore hole

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Bore Hole Area For Blind Rivets

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