Preparing Spring Strut Mount For Installation

Cut reinforcement in area leaving an overlap to the remaining piece of 30 mm.

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Fit in and secure reinforcements.

2.1. Tack-weld upper part -1- and lower part -2- of reinforcement.

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Remove reinforcements.

3.1. Resistance spot-weld the marked area -A- .

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Prepare wing bracket for welding.

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Prepare reinforcement for bonding and welding.

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Drill holes for plug-welding in the marked areas -A- on the spring strut mount using a drill bit with a diameter of → Diameter: 8.0 mm .

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Drill holes for plug-welding in the marked areas -A- on the lower part of the plenum panel using a drill bit with a diameter of → Diameter: 8.0 mm .

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Orange	Resistance spot-welding
Green	Resistance spot-welding + bonding
Red	Plug-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding