Installing reinforcement for front wheel housing

Fig 1: Welding in reinforcement for front wheel housing

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NOTE: Determine the position of the new part and secure with tensioning clamps.

When butt welding body sheet panels with a sheet thickness of > 1.5 mm, there must be a welding slit width s = 1 x sheet thickness to guarantee the required welding quality (welding through).

1. Weld in reinforcement for front wheel housing.

1.1. Resistance spot-weld reinforcement for front wheel housing in areas -A, B, C, D- . See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Welding in reinforcement for front wheel housing

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2. Weld in reinforcement for front wheel housing.

2.1. Plug-weld reinforcement for front wheel housing in area -A- using inert gas. See Fig 2.

3. Install front outer side member. → 507755 Replacing outer front side member - section on "Installing"