New Part Preparation

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Open welded connections in areas (1). Remove metal section (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Metal Section

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension a and cut.

Dimension a = 20 mm

NOTE: New part is welded to the body in the area of the severance cut (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cutting Dimension

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Mark rear engine support in accordance with severance cut on vehicle and cut (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Engine Support Cutting Mark

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension a and cut.

Dimension a = 15 mm

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Metal Section And Severance Cut

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Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

IMPORTANT: To avoid contact corrosion, do not grind the new wheel arch part in the area of the BONDING SURFACES .

Grind bonding surfaces on body blank.

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and secure.

In areas (1) and (2) set 19 bore holes with a diameter of 6.8 mm for blind rivets N2.

Arrangement of blind rivets is analogous to the series.

Fig 5: Identifying Rivet Holes Drill Areas

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In area (1) transfer 6 bore holes Ø 6.8 mm for blind rivets N2 on new part.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 6: Identifying Bonded Connections Area And Wheel Arch

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