Preparing Front Side Member For Installation

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Drill holes for plug welding and blind rivet joints in the marked areas.
Information: Make sure that the bore holes A are flush with the connection areas of the reinforcement for the longitudinal member.
1. 1.1. Drill holes for plug welding in area -A- using a → Diameter: 8.0 mm drill bit.
2. 1.2. Drill holes for blind rivet joints in area -B- using a → Diameter: 6.5 mm drill bit.
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Preparing front side member

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Preparing reinforcement

Information: Make sure that the bore holes A are flush with the connection areas of the reinforcement for the longitudinal member.

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Preparing mounting

Information: Make sure that the bore holes A are flush with the connection areas of the reinforcement for the longitudinal member.

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Preparing front wheel arch extension