Installing Lower Gusset Plate

Information 

• Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive  .
• The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed  .
• Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available  .

1. Apply adhesive. → Application depth: 3.0 mm 

   Working with body structural adhesive → 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

   Fig 1: Applying Adhesive

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2. Fit lower gusset plate and secure in installation position with the straightening bracket.
   Fig 2: Identifying Lower Gusset Plate

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3. Rivet in lower gusset plate.
   1. -A-  → BLIND RIVET 000.043.207.57
   2. -B-  → BLIND RIVET 000.043.207.58
   Fig 3: Riveting In Lower Gusset Plate (1 Of 3)

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   Fig 4: Riveting In Lower Gusset Plate (2 Of 3)

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   Fig 5: Riveting In Lower Gusset Plate (3 Of 3)

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4. Spot-weld using inert gas.
   Fig 6: Identifying Front Gusset Plate

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