Installing Side Section Bottom Section

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel Bottom Section

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NOTE: Non-observance of setting time for adhesive

Risk of damage to side panel

→ Weld in the new part within 30 minutes.

Fit the bottom part of the side section to the body.
1. 1.1. To complete the fit, install the rear apron and tail light and set the gap clearance between the rear apron and tail lights according to the adjustment values .
2. 1.2. Mark the installation position of the bottom part of the side section.
3. 1.3. Remove accessories and bottom part of side section.
Apply Teromix-6700 adhesive to the wheel housing.
1. 2.1. Coat the area -E- on the outside of the wheel housing with adhesive (Teromix-6700) → Application depth: 6 mm .
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Coat Applying Area On Wheel Housing
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  Fig 3: Coating Wheel Housing
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Install bottom part of side section.
1. 3.1. Fit bottom part of side section according to the markings and fix in place with tensioning clips.
Resistance spot-weld the side section.
1. 4.1. Resistance spot-weld the side section in area -D- .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Resistance Spot-Welding On Side Section
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  Fig 5: Identifying Resistance Spot-Welding Applying Area On Side Section (B, C And D)
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Welding side section using inert gas
1. 5.1. Plug-weld the side section in areas -A, B- and -C- using inert gas.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Plug-Welding Applying Area Side Section (A And B)
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  Fig 7: Identifying Plug-Welding Applying Area Side Section (C And D)
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