Prepare New Part

• Adjust the luggage compartment floor and secure.
• Prepare the joints in areas (1)  and (2)  using the bond-and-rivet method.
• In areas (1)  and (2)  , transfer holes arising due to removal to new part. Drill out holes to Ø 6.8 mm.
• Prepare area (3)  for joining by welding.

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• Replace welded connection (1)  with a MAG weld seam (2)  . In area (2)  , prepare a MAG weld seam with length 10 mm. Ensure sufficient distance to the bonded rivet connection (3)  .

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• Prepare the new part in area (1)  for joining by welding.

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown without side panel.
• Prepare area (2)  for joining by glue rivet method.
• Apply the existing holes in the side member onto the new part in area (2)  . Drill holes with Ø 6.8 mm.
• Prepare area (1)  for joining by welding.

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  Make sure that the distance to the adhesive area (2)  is thereby sufficient.

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
• In area (1)  , observe the procedure for the replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints for the series.
• Remove new component. Deburr bores.

Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolts (steel surface) 

• Renew the coarse thread bolt (1)  and the threaded weld bolt (2)  .

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt, threaded weld bolt

  Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the add-ons.

• Weld the coarse thread bolt (1)  and threaded weld bolt (2)  onto the new part.

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Check ground pins and replace if necessary 

• Check the ground pins (1)  for stability and renew if necessary.

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