Preparation Of New Part

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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 Of Holder

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

Fig 3: Securing Alignment 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 Bore Holes Area Of Blind And Punch Rivets

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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 Of Blind Rivets
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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 Bore Hole Area Of Blind And Punch Rivet

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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).

Installation note:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections And EMC Screws 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 Area

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IMPORTANT: Structure bonding!
OBSERVE preparation of bonding surfaces.