Preparation Of New Part

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The reinforcement plates must if necessary be reworked and cut to size.

Adjust reinforcement plate (1) to fit in component (2) on vehicle.

Make recesses (3) for stud bolts (4) in a semicircular shape.

Diameter of recesses approx. 10 - 12 mm.

Fig 1: Adjusting Reinforcement Plate On Components Of Vehicle

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Secure reinforcement plate by screwing on lock nuts (1).

Fit new part (2). Make recesses (3) in new part in a semicircular shape.

Diameter of recesses approx. 10 - 12 mm.

Remove reinforcement plate again.

Fig 2: Fitting New Part

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NOTE: Width of joint between new part and component on vehicle approx. 3 - 8 mm (at least 30 mm flange width per side).

Plastic nuts should be screwed on once before applying adhesive (no thread in new plastic nut)!

Round off cutting edges

On joint by grinding.
Component on vehicle
New part

Fig 3: Cutting Edges, Vehicle Component And New Part
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IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.