Preparation of new part

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Cut new part (1) in accordance with cut on vehicle and if necessary adjust to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Cutting Areas

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Make reinforcement plate (1) from trim of new part (2).

Length of reinforcement plate is 80 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Trim Part

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Slide reinforcement plate (1) half-way into component on body and fasten with 2 self-tapping screws (2).

Fig 3: Fitting Part Into Reinforcement Plate Bonding Surface

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Adjust new part (1) to fit and set 4.3 mm dia. bore holes (2).

Remove new part again.

Release self-tapping screws (3).

Remove reinforcement plate.

Drill out bore holes (3) for screws to 4.3 mm dia.

Deburr all bore holes.

Fig 4: Identifying Reinforcement Plate, Bore Holes And Self-Tapping Screws

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