Preparing New Part

Overview of joining method 

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• Mark and make the separating cuts on the new part in accordance with the separating cuts on the vehicle.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Reinforcement plate with stud bolt (glued or welded)
• Prepare the reinforcement plates at separating cuts for the welded connection and the adhesive connection.
• Adapt reinforcement plate (1) and the new part to the separating cut (2) on the C-pillar.
• Prepare separating cut (1) and reinforcement plate (2) for joining by welding.

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• In the side sill area, prepare the separating cut (1) and the reinforcement plate (2) for joining by the adhesive technology method.

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• In area (1), set 5 bore holes with 0 4.2 mm for blind rivets.
• Prepare the area (2) for bonded riveting (with punch rivets).

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• Areas (1) and (2): Set bores with 0 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

  Area	Number
  1	6
  2	4

• Prepare areas (3) and (4) for joining using the bonded rivet method (punch rivets).

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• Prepare the areas (1) for joining by the bonded rivet method (punch rivets).
• Prepare the area (2) for bonding (by beading).

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• Prepare the area (1) for joining by the bonded rivet method with punch rivets.
• Remove new part and deburr holes.

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