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Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Spring Strut Mount

  1. 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. 1.1. Drill bores for the rivets through the existing holes. → Diameter: 6.5 mm 
    2. 1.2. Offset bore -1-  so that it is moved outward slightly -arrow A-  .
      Fig 1: Locating Drilling Holes Areas
      G10005267Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 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.

      Fig 2: Identifying Offsetting Bores
      G10005268Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove spring strut mount.
  3. 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")