Installing Outer Lower Side Member

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Lower Side Member

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→ Weld in the new part within 30 minutes.

1. Apply body adhesive sealant to the lower side member.
   1. 1.1. On the to the wheel arch flange, apply -L- Teromix-6700 two-component adhesive -U-  → Application depth: 6 mm  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Flange Area (L)

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      Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Application Depth (U)

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   2. 1.2. Apply -M- Teromix-6700 two-component adhesive  thinly at the door hinge flange area.
      Fig 4: Identifying Adhesive Thinly Of Door Hinge Flange Area

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      Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Thinly Of Door Hinge Flange Area

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      Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Thinly Of Door Hinge Flange Area

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2. Install lower side member.
   1. 2.1. Fit lower side member to the body. Adjust the contours and gap dimensions according to the previous fitting process. Fix the lower side member with tensioning clamps.
3. Resistance spot-weld the lower side member.
   1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld the lower side member in areas -A-, -B, C, E-, -I  and -K-  .
      Fig 7: Identifying Spot-Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (A)

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      Fig 8: Identifying Spot-Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (B, C And E)

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      Fig 9: Identifying Spot-Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (I And J)

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      Fig 10: Identifying Spot-Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (K)

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4. Inert gas arc weld the lower side member.
   1. 4.1. Inert gas arc weld the lower side member in the areas -F-  , -G  and H-  with a full weld. Plug-weld the lower side member in the areas -D-  , -J-  under shielding gas.
      Fig 11: Identifying Inert Gas Arc Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (B, D And F)

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      Fig 12: Identifying Inert Gas Arc Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (G And H)

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      Fig 13: Identifying Plug-Weld Of Lower Side Member In Areas (I And J)

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5. Grind the MIG seams until smooth.