Installing Rear Cross Member

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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 .

Install rear cross member and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. Refer to WM 6X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS .

1.1. Resistance spot-weld lower part of rear cross member.

1.2. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in orange. Refer to WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 000.043.206.30 or WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00 . Application depth: 3.0 mm

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Installing lower part of rear cross member & applying adhesive

Resistance spot-weld upper part of rear cross member.

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Installing upper part of rear cross member