41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate)

In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a point described in the repair instructions.

A reinforcement plate is welded in to ensure sufficient strength.

Follow notes for Welding steel parts 

Mark component in accordance with distance A and cut.

Fig 1: Steel Reinforcement Plate, Cut Mark And Distance (A)

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Cut new part (1) in accordance with cut and if necessary adjust to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Installation: 

Adhere to a gap at severance cut of approx. one to max. two material thicknesses in order to ensure welding with the reinforcement plate and to facilitate a more tolerant fit.

Fig 2: Steel Reinforcement Plate New Part Area

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Clean inner and outer sides of connecting areas (1) on new part and (2) on body.

Coat inner sides with welding primer.

Fig 3: New Part And Existing Connecting Area

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Drill holes (1) and (2) at distance of 25 mm to each other.

Hole diameter approx. 8 mm.

Fig 4: Drill Holes On Existing And New Parts

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Make reinforcement plate (1) from trim of new part.

If necessary, make further reinforcement plates.

Length of reinforcement plates is min. 40 mm.

Coat reinforcement plates (1) and (2) on both sides with welding primer.

Fig 5: New And Existing Reinforcement Plates

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Push reinforcement plate (1) into component on body up to half way and plug-weld (2).

Fig 6: Reinforcement Plate And Plug-Weld

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If necessary, adjust new part (1) to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount and plug-weld (2).

MAG weld joint (3).

Grind and clean weld seam and plug weld spots.

Only visible areas of the outer skin and worn areas on the support carrier must be tinned.

All areas which have covers on the vehicle are not to be tinned.

Fig 7: New Part, Plug Weld And MAG Weld Joint

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