Preparing New Part

Mark the separating cut on the new part according to the separating cut on the vehicle + 15 mm material allowance and cut.
Fit the new parts together with the side panel and fix in place.
Prepare for overlapping joining by welding in area (1).

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In areas from (1) to (3), prepare for joining by welding.

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In areas from (1) to (4), prepare for joining by welding.
In area (4), note the spot-welded adhesive joint of the underlying components.
In area (4), prepare the repair spot welding for the production spot-welds of the underlying components.

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolt (steel surface)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

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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