Preparation Of New Part

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Make severance cut on new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle.

Adjust new parts with add-on parts to fit and secure.

Set two 6.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N1 in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Support Welding Areas

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In area of REINFORCEMENT PLATE (1) set six 4.3 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N3.

Remove new part again and deburr holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Rivet Areas

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