Installing cross-member
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IMPORTANT:
Do not grind new parts and body in area of bonding surfaces.
Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install cross member and rivet with blind rivets.
After hardening of the adhesive install 3 EMC SCREWS in the areas shown (1).