Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Spring Strut Mount
- Fit in spring strut mount and secure it to the body. Check gap dimensions. → WM 5X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS (EXCEPT CARRERA "EDITION", CARRERA CABRIOLET "EDITION", CARRERA 4 "EDITION", TARGA 4, TARGA 4S, TARGA 4 GTS, CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET "EDITION")
Position spring strut mount using the straightening system.
- 1.1. Drill bores for the rivets through the existing holes. → Diameter: 6.5 mm
- 1.2. Offset bore -1- so that it is moved outward slightly -arrow A- .
- 1.3. Drill two holes -arrows B-
on the supports between the spring strut mount and longitudinal member.
Offset the bores for the drilled-out rivets -1 and 2- so that they are moved up slightly.
- Remove spring strut mount.
- Prepare connection areas on the body for bonding. → WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE (EXCEPT CARRERA "EDITION", CARRERA CABRIOLET "EDITION", CARRERA 4 "EDITION", CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET "EDITION")