Installing Centre Side 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 center side member 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 STRUCTURAL BODY ADHESIVE→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 
      Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas

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2. Apply adhesive to area -A-  . Make sure that no adhesive gets onto the connection areas for resistance spot-welding.
   Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area

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3. Resistance spot-weld the center side member.
   1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld area -A-  .
   2. 3.2. Apply a full weld to the center side member using inert gas -arrows-  .
   3. 3.3. Flange area -B-  on the edge of the wheel arch.
      Fig 3: Identifying Centre Side Member

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