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Preparing Body Front Section For Installation

  1. Fit body front section 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 body front section using the straightening system.

    1. 1.1. Drill bores for the rivets through the existing holes. → Diameter: 6.6 mm 
      Fig 1: Identifying Upper Longitudinal Member Area Drilling Holes
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      Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Housing Area Drilling Holes
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  2. Drill through existing bore holes from inside the vehicle. → Diameter: 6.6 mm 
    Fig 3: Identifying Bulkhead Area Drilling Holes
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  3. Drill through existing bore holes from inside the vehicle. → Diameter: 6.6 mm 
    Fig 4: Identifying Side Member Area Drilling Holes
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    Fig 5: Identifying Footwell Area Drilling Holes
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    Fig 6: Drilling Holes In Footwell Area
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  4. Prepare connection areas on the body front section.
    Fig 7: Identifying Connection Areas On Body Front Section
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