New Part Preparation

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Adjust new part in combination with tail panel and side wall to fit and secure.

In areas (1) to (3), set 4.2 mm diameter bore holes for blind rivets N3:

Area	Number
1	1
2	1
3	3

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivets Areas

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In areas (1) to (3), set 4.2 mm diameter bore holes for blind rivets N3:

Area	Number
1	4
2	4
3	1

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivets Areas

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Set four 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N3 in area (1).

Remove new parts again and deburr holes.

NOTE: Side wall hidden for purposes of clarity.

Fig 3: Identifying Blind Rivets Area

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.