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Installing Front Side Member

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  1. Fix front side member to the body.

    Information 

    • To fit the side member, the frame head (impact absorber mount) and the top side member support must be secured to the straightening attachments. 
    1. 1.1. Fix inner side member to the frame head and secure side member for wheel housing upper section.
    2. 1.2. Fix inner side member to the body using tensioning clamps.
    3. 1.3. Fix outer side member to inner front side member using tensioning clamps.
  2. Apply a full weld to the inner and outer side members using inert gas.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Member Weld Areas
    G09938321Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the frame head (impact absorber mount) and straightening set.
  4. Resistance spot-weld the inner and outer side members.
    Fig 2: Identifying Resistance Spot-Weld Inner And Outer Side Members
    G09938322Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install frame head (impact absorber mount). →INSTALLING FRAME HEAD (IMPACT ABSORBER MOUNT)  - section on "Installing"
  6. Install side member for wheel housing upper section. → INSTALLING SIDE MEMBER FOR WHEEL HOUSING UPPER SECTION  - section on "Installing"
  7. Install wing strut. → INSTALLING WING STRUT  - section on "Installing"
  8. Install the connection panel for the wing. → 505355 REPLACING WING CONNECTION PANEL  - section on "Installing"
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