Preparing Spring Strut Mount For Installation

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Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill bit and remove plenum panel closing element.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut Mount (Right)
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Drill holes (Ø 10 mm) for plug welding using inert gas.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Drill Holes (Right)
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Fig 3: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Drill Holes (Left)
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Grind both sides of connecting flanges of spring strut mount in the marked areas until bare.

Fig 4: Identifying Connecting Flanges Spring Strut Mount (Right)
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Fig 5: Identifying Connecting Flanges Spring Strut Mount (Left)
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