New part preparation

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Mark severance cuts on new parts in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivets Bore Holes Dimension And Joint Area

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NOTE: Joining in area (1) is performed using bonding-riveting technology.
Create bore holes (2) to (3) for blind rivets N7 as per specified dimensions:

(2): Dia. 6.8 mm bore hole in accordance with dimension a = 10 mm from component edge.
(3): Dia. 6.8 mm bore hole in accordance with dimension b = 55 mm from bore hole (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivets Bore Holes
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Create bore holes (1) and (2) for blind rivets N1 and N3 in accordance with schematic diagram:

Bore hole dia. 6.8 mm.
Bore holes dia. 4.2 mm.

Transfer bore holes (1) created during removal to new part.

Also drill new part through holes (1) with drill Ø 6.8 mm.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

NOTE: In all further joint areas, prepare new parts and body for joining by welding.

Fig 3: Identifying Bore Holes

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IMPORTANT: Structure bonding!
OBSERVE preparation of bonding surfaces.