Installing Rear Side Member (Section)

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 side member (section) and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. Refer to WM 6X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS .
   1. 1.1. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in yellow. Refer to WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 000.043.206.30 , WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00 ..Application depth: 3.0 mm 

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   Applying adhesive

2. Resistance spot-weld the rear side member (section) -2  - and corner plate -1  -.

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   Preparing rear side member (section) for installation

3. Install and secure rear side member (section) -2  - with corner plate -1  -.
   1. 3.1. Apply a full weld to the area -arrows  - using inert gas.
   2. 3.2. Resistance spot-weld area -A  -.

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   Installing rear side member (section) with corner plate

4. Resistance spot-weld the corner plate.

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   Installing rear side member (section)