Preparing New Part

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Structural adhesive bonding.
Observe preparation of bonding surfaces.
For additional information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal fixture and secure.
Prepare areas (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.
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For additional information see: 41 00... Transferring hole pattern.

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In areas (1), transfer the hole pattern from the engine mount to the carrier support. Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.
Prepare areas (1) and (2) for structural adhesive bonding of aluminum to aluminum.
In areas (1), transfer the hole pattern from the engine mount to the strut tower. Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.
In areas (2), transfer the holes from the engine mount to the strut tower. Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.

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Prepare areas (1) and (2) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.
In areas (1) and (2), transfer the holes from the wheel well to the strut tower. Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.

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Prepare areas (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.
In areas (1), transfer holes from the engine compartment bulkhead to the strut tower. Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.

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Prepare areas (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.
In areas (1), set holes of Ø 6.8 mm on new parts. Make holes analogous to the series production in terms of number and position.

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Adjust the new part (1) and in areas (2) and (3) for joining by welding.
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For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
In areas (3), observe the procedure when replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for series production.

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Prepare areas (1) and separating cuts (2) for joining by welding.
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For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
In the area (1), observe the procedure when replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for the series production.
Prepare areas (3) and (4) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.
In areas (3), set holes of Ø 6.8 mm analogous to the series production.

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In area (4), set a bore of Ø 6.8 mm for blind rivet.
Prepare areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
In areas (2), observe the procedure when replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for series production.

While doing so, maintain sufficient distance to the bonded rivet connections in the areas (3).

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Check ground pins and replace if necessary

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

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

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