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Installing Front Side Member

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  1. Fit and secure front side member.

    Information 

    When welding slots, make sure that both edges of the slot are welded through.

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Member Slot Welding
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  2. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 2: Identifying Weld In Front Side Member
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    1. 2.1. Slot-weld front side member in the area -A-  using inert gas.
    2. 2.2. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    3. 2.3. Apply a full well to front side member using inert gas.
  3. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 3: Identifying Weld In Front Side Member
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    1. 3.1. Slot-weld front side member in the area -A-  using inert gas.
    2. 3.2. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    3. 3.3. Apply a full well to front side member using inert gas.
  4. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 4: Identifying Weld In Front Side Member
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    1. 4.1. Resistance spot-weld front side member in the area -A-  .
    2. 4.2. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    3. 4.3. Apply a full well to front side member using inert gas.
  5. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Side Member
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    1. 5.1. Resistance spot-weld front side member in the area -A-  .
    2. 5.2. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
  6. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 6: Identifying Resistance Spot-Weld Front Side Member
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    1. 6.1. Resistance spot-weld front side member in the area -A und B-  .
    2. 6.2. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    3. 6.3. Apply a full well to front side member using inert gas.
  7. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 7: Identifying Weld In Front Side Member
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    1. 7.1. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    2. 7.2. Spot-weld front side member using inert gas.
  8. Weld in front side member.
    Fig 8: Identifying Front Side Member Spot-Weld
    G09938301Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. 8.1. Resistance spot-weld front side member in the area -A-  .
    2. 8.2. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    3. 8.3. Also spot-weld front side member using inert gas.
  9. Spot-weld front side member using inert gas.
    Fig 9: Identifying Front Side Member Spot-Weld
    G09938302Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Fit cut window and apply a full weld using inert gas.
    Fig 10: Installing Front Side Member
    G09938303Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Plug-weld front side member using inert gas.
    Fig 11: Identifying Plug-Weld Front Side Member
    G09938304Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install front wheel housing. → INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL HOUSING  - section on "Installing"
  13. Install wing strut. → INSTALLING WING STRUT  - section on "Installing"
  14. Install side member for wheel housing upper section. → INSTALLING SIDE MEMBER FOR WHEEL HOUSING UPPER SECTION  - section on "Installing"
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