Installing Threaded Bush For Seat Connection
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- Preparing the threaded bush for installation
- 1.1. Grind the threaded bush -1- bright on the contact surface with the seat cross member.
- Inserting threaded bush.
- 2.1. Insert a new threaded bush -1- fully into the seat cross member from below.
- 2.2. Set the threaded bush -1- at a slight angle.
- 2.3. Insert an M8 x 120 bolt -2- into the seat cross member from above.
- 2.4. Screw the bolt -2- approx. three revolutions into the threaded bush -1- .
- 2.5. Pull the threaded bush -1- with the screw -2- up to the seat cross member.
- Position the threaded bush and weld it into place.
- 3.1. Align the threaded bush -1- in the middle.
- 3.2. Weld the threaded -1- insert into the existing holes using MIG welding.
- Grinding the spot welds flat
- 4.1. Unscrew the bolt and grind the spot welds flat.
- Clean spot-welded joints and sheetmetal flanges with a wire brush.
- Prime welds and unpainted areas of the body with 2K primer.
- Sealing flange areas with body sealant.
- Add cavity preservation inside the seat cross member → WM 5000IN Cavity preservation .
- Closing the drain hole.
- 9.1. Close the drain hole by inserting a 30-mm diameter plug -3- from below.
- Restore standard seal with body sealant → WM 5000IN Seam seals
- Restore standard underbody protection with underbody sealing compound → WM 5000IN Undersealing .