Preparing New Part

• Adjust the luggage compartment floor and secure.
• Prepare area (1)  for joining by welding.

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• Prepare area (1)  for joining by welding.

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• In areas (1)  to (3)  , prepare for joining using the bonded rivet method.
• Transfer the holes resulting from the removal in areas (1)  to (3)  to the new part. Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.
• Prepare area (4)  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 glue rivet method.
• Apply the existing holes in the side member onto the new part in area (1)  . Drill holes with Ø 6.8 mm.
• Prepare area (2)  for joining by welding.

  In so doing, make sure there is sufficient clearance to adhesive area (1)  .

• Remove new component. Deburr bores.

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolt (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 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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