Installing Spring Strut Mount

Information 

• Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive. 
• The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed. 
• Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 

1. Install spring strut mount and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
   1. 1.1. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in yellow → 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 
      Fig 1: Applying Adhesive

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2. Resistance spot-weld the spring strut mount.
   1. 2.1. Plug-weld area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 2: Resistance Spot-Welding Spring Strut Mount

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3. Apply a full weld to the area -arrows-  using inert gas.
   Fig 3: Full Welding Spring Strut Mount (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 4: Full Welding Spring Strut Mount (1 Of 2)

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4. Plug-weld area -A-  using inert gas.
   Fig 5: Plug-Welding Spring Strut Mount

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5. Install lower part of plenum panel.
   1. 5.1. Plug-weld the lower part of the plenum panel using inert gas.
   2. 5.2. Resistance spot-weld area -A-  .
      Fig 6: Installing Lower Part Of Plenum Panel

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6. Install reinforcements.
   1. 6.1. Apply adhesive to the area marked in yellow.
      Fig 7: Applying Adhesive

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7. Resistance spot-weld the reinforcement.
   1. 7.1. Apply a full weld to area -A & B-  using inert gas.
   2. 7.2. Spot-weld area -C-  using inert gas.
      Fig 8: Installing Reinforcements

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8. Install wing bracket.
   1. 8.1. Resistance spot-weld the wing bracket in area -A-  .
   2. 8.2. Apply a full weld to areas -arrows-  using inert gas.
      Fig 9: Installing Wing Bracket

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