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Installing Wing Strut

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  1. Fit and secure the wing strut.
  2. Install wing strut on lower longitudinal member.
    1. 2.1. Plug-weld the wing strut using inert gas -A-  .
      Fig 1: Identifying Plug-Weld On Wing Strut
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    2. 2.2. Spot-weld the wing strut using inert gas -B-  .
  3. Install wing strut on longitudinal member for wheel housing upper section.
    1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld the wing strut -A-  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Resistance Spot-Weld Wing Strut
      G09938199Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 3.2. Plug-weld longitudinal member for wheel housing upper section to the wing strut -B-  using inert gas.
  4. Install headlight mounting bracket.
    1. 4.1. Insert bracket -2-  and screw in and tighten screws -1-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Mounting Bracket Screws
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  5. Install lock carrier. → INSTALLING LOCK CARRIER  - section on "Installing"