Preparing New Part

• NOTE: The joint plate (1) is used and installed as a separate component.

  Release the welded connections in the areas (2) and remove the joint plate (1).

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• Adjust the reinforcement plate (2) and prepare to join by welding in the areas (1).

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• Remove the adhesive residue on the bonding surface (1).

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• Adjust the connecting plate and prepare for joining by welding in areas (1) to (4).

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• Prepare the areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

  Observe the spot-welded adhesive joints of the overlying panel in the area (2) with the floor panel.

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• Remove adhesive residues on the bonding surfaces (1) and (2).

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• Adjust the joint plate and prepare in areas (1) for a structural adhesive bonding with blind rivets.

• Transfer the hole pattern of the self-tapping screws in the engine mount onto the new part in areas (1). Drill holes with Ø 6.8 mm.

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• Prepare areas (1) to (4) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare the area (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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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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• Prepare the bonding surface (1) for a structural adhesive bonding for steel surface.

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• Prepare the bonding surfaces (1) and (2) for a structural adhesive bonding for steel surface.

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Prepare the steel surface (used part and new part) for structural adhesive bonding 

• Remove coarse contamination from the bonding surfaces using solvent cleaner R2.

  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION 

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Clean the bonding surfaces using solvent cleaner R1.

  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION 

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

• Grind the bonding surface down to the bare metal.
• Clean the bonding surface with cleaning agent R1.

  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION 

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

• Prepare the bonding surface (1) for a structural adhesive bonding for aluminum surface.

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• Prepare the bonding surfaces (1) and (2) for a structural adhesive bonding for aluminum surface.

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Preparing the aluminum surface (used part) for bonding 

• Remove coarse contamination from the bonding surfaces using solvent cleaner R2.

  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION 

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Clean the bonding surfaces using solvent cleaner R1.

  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION 

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

• Clear bonding surfaces from oxide layers and/or paint using an stainless-steel wire brush or sandpaper with 120 grain.

  The surface must be metallically bright.

• Clean the bonding surfaces using solvent cleaner R1.

  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION 

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

• Allow cleaned surfaces to dry for approximately 5 min.

  Bonding surfaces must be completely dry.