Installing Rear Cross Member

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 rear cross member and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
   1. 1.1. Resistance spot-weld lower part of rear cross member.
   2. 1.2. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in orange. → 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE → Application depth: 3.0 mm
      Fig 1: Installing Lower Part Of Rear Cross Member

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2. Resistance spot-weld upper part of rear cross member.
   Fig 2: Installing Upper Part Of Rear Cross Member

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