Preparing New Part

• Release the bonded rivet connections in the areas (1). Remove connecting plate (2).

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• Remove adhesive residue from bonding surfaces.
• Seal the hole (1) by MAG weld.
• Drill out holes (2) to dia. 6.8 mm.

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• Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal fixture and secure.
• Prepare the reinforcement (1) in the area (2) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare the areas (1) through (4) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to steel and steel to aluminum.
• In the areas (1) and (2), drill out the holes to Ø 6.8 mm and transfer to the new part.
• In the area (3), drill out holes to Ø 6.8 mm and transfer to both new parts.
• In the area (4), drill out holes to Ø 6.8 mm. Number and position analogous to the flow-drill screws from series production.

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• Prepare areas (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.
• In areas (1), drill out holes to Ø 6.8 mm and transfer to the new part.

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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.
• Transfer the holes from the engine compartment bulkhead to the strut tower in the areas (1). Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
• Adjust the new part (1) and prepare it for joining by welding in the areas (2) and (3).
• 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.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
• In the area (1), observe the procedure when replacing spot-welded adhesive joints from series production.
• Prepare areas (3) and (4) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.

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• In the areas (3), drill cylinder bores of Ø 6.8 mm on new parts, similar to series production.
• In area (4), set a bore of Ø 6.8 mm for blind rivet.
• Prepare the areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
• In areas (2), observe the procedure when replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for series production.

Note the bonded rivet connections in the areas (3).

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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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