Installing Side Frame Completely

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For the repair, only use approved spot welders.
For additional information see: 41 00... Workshop equipment

Pre-clean adhesive area (1) on vehicle and on new part with solvent cleaner R2.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324
Clean adhesive area (1) on vehicle and on new part with solvent cleaner R1.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217

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Apply adhesive K1 to adhesive area (1) .
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION

Body adhesive K1 195 ml 83190413015

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00...
Installation of a cavity sealing (not expanding)
Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (2) .
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Sealant D1 (seam sealing) 310 ml 83425A547B4
Install cavity sealing (2) .
Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (3) .
Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (1) .
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Sealant D1 (seam sealing) 310 ml 83425A547B4
Install cavity sealing (1) .
Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (2) .

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Install the new part using an alignment bracket or a universal fixture and secure it.
Weld areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.

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N.B.: Component located on the new part (1) is shown masked out for illustrative purposes.
Weld new part in areas (2) to (4) as per the new part preparation process.
Weld all three panels in area (3) .
Avoid applying too much heat to adjacent adhesive area (5) .

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Weld new part in areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.
In so doing, avoid excessive heat input at the adhesive areas (3) behind.
Apply repair spot-welds to series spot-welds in areas (2) .

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Weld new part in the areas (1) .

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Weld new part in areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.
Avoid applying too much heat to adjacent adhesive area (5) .

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Weld new part in areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.

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Weld new part in areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.
Perform plug weldings (2) in area (3) from the inside.

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Weld new part in areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.
In so doing, avoid excessive heat input in the adhesive area (3) behind.
Apply repair spot-welds to series spot-welds in areas (2) .

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Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (2) . Install cavity sealing (2) .
Pre-clean adhesive area (1) on vehicle and on new part with solvent cleaner R2.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324
Clean adhesive area (1) on vehicle and on new part with solvent cleaner R1.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217

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Apply adhesive K1 to adhesive area (1) .
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION

Body adhesive K1 195 ml 83190413015
Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (2) .
Install new part and weld in areas (1) and (2) as per the new part preparation process.

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Apply sealant D1 to new cavity sealing (1) . Install cavity sealing (1) .

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Cut off area (1) of radiator tank.
Leave open area (2) of radiator tank.
Adapt radiator tank further if necessary.
Install radiator tank with sealant D1.

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