Installing Wing

Information 

• Set gap dimensions on the lids, doors and covers, or accessories in accordance with the gap specifications. 
• Given a clearance in the openings that is too great or too small, the movable body parts or the accessories must be centred accordingly. 
• Ensure that the gaps do not run in a wedge-shaped fashion or do not narrow at local points  .
• You can use  star gauges for body gap dimensions NR.127-1 for this. 
• The given values are guidelines which should be observed as far as possible. 
• The guidelines apply to repair and assembly work. 

1. Remove old sealant from contact surface of wing at the A-pillar.
2. If you intend to re-use the wing, remove old sealant and old expanded sealant from the contact surface on the wing.
3. Apply new expanded sealant -1-  on the wing.
   1. 3.1. Clean and degrease the contact surface for the expanded sealant -1-  on the wing.
   2. 3.2. Stick new expanded sealant -1-  along the cut on the wing.
   3. 3.3. Left wing: Trim projecting expanded sealant -1-  on the lower edge of the wing.
      Fig 1: Identifying Expanded Sealant On Lower Edge Of Wing

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4. Carefully fit the wing on the longitudinal member and screw in fastening screws -1, 2, 3, 4-  hand-tight.
   Fig 2: Identifying Wing Fastening Screws On Hand-Tight

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5. Adjust gap dimensions and offset from wing to adjacent components. → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
6. Tighten fastening screws -1-  securing wing to A-pillar. Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) 
   Fig 3: Identifying Fastening Screws Wing To A-Pillar

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7. Tighten fastening screws -2-  securing top of wing to longitudinal member. Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) 
   Fig 4: Identifying Wing To A-Pillar Fastening Screws (Top Of Wing To Longitudinal Member)

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8. Tighten fastening screws -3-  securing front wing at the side to longitudinal member. Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) 
   Fig 5: Identifying Wing To A-Pillar Fastening Screws (Side To Longitudinal Member)

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9. Press door entry guard -1-  down carefully and tighten fastening screws -4-  securing lower part of wing to door sill. Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) 
   Fig 6: Identifying Door Entry Guard Fastening Screws (Lower Part Of Wing To Door Sill)

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10. Seal inner wing to A-pillar in the area shown using spray-on sealant.
    Fig 7: Identifying Sealant Applying Inner Wing To A-Pillar

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