Preparing New Part

• Mark the separating cut (1) on the new part according to the separating cut (2) on the vehicle + 20 mm added material and cut.

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• Adjust new part to fit and secure.
• Prepare area (1) for joining by welding.

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown without side panel and without tail panel.
• Prepare area (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare area (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare area (1) for joining by welding.

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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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