Preparing New Part

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In areas (1), set the bores with Ø 10 mm for plug-welding.

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Mark and make the separating cuts (1) as shown.

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Mark and make the separating cut (1) according to the separating cut on the vehicle with an addition for material of 2 to 3 mm.
Position the new part in the area of the severance cut outwards.

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Make two elongated holes (1) at 7 x 25 mm for MAG weld seams. Make elongated holes using single handed angle grinder.

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Make two elongated holes (1) at 7 x 25 mm for MAG weld seams.

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In areas (1) and (2), create recesses (3) at 7 x 10 mm for plug-welding. Create the recesses with a single-handed angle grinder. Number and position as for the serial welding points.

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In areas (1), create recesses (2) at 7 x 10 mm for plug welding. Number and position as for the serial welding points.

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In areas (1) to (3), prepare for standard plug welding. Quantity and position analogue to series weld points.

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Fit in new part.
In areas (1), prepare MAG weld seams with a length of 20 mm.

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In areas (1), prepare MAG weld seams with a length of 20 mm.

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In areas (1), prepare MAG weld seams with a length of 20 mm.

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In areas (1), prepare MAG weld seams with a length of 20 mm and a distance of 20 mm.
In areas (2), prepare MAG weld seams with a length of 10 mm.

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolts (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 the coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded weld bolt (2) onto the new part.

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