Installing Front Side Member

Apply adhesive to the body.
→ Application depth: 3 mm

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

Fig 1: Applying Adhesive
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Fig 2: Applying Adhesive
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Position sub-part on the side member using the straightening bracket.

Fig 3: Installing Front Side Member
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Rivet in side member → BLIND RIVET 000.043.207.58.

Fig 4: Riveting In Side Member
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Fig 5: Riveting In Side Member
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Weld in side member.
1. 4.1. Resistance spot-weld the side member -A- .
2. 4.2. Plug-weld the side member using an MAG welder -B- .
3. 4.3. Spot-weld the side member using an MAG welder -C- .
  
  Fig 6: Welding In Side Member (Spot-Weld)
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4. 4.4. Apply a full weld to the side member using an MAG welder.
  
  Fig 7: Welding In Side Member (Full-Weld)
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