Cavity Preservation

Information: 

• In the event of repairs, standard cavity preservation must be applied to the accessories on the body according to the following illustrations  .
• Cavity preservation must be applied after completing the assembly work  .

Fig 1: Under Body Cavity Preservation Locations

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Overview of cavity preservation positions 

Fig 2: Rear Floor Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Cross member
2. Rear floor
3. Cross member

Fig 3: Rear Wheel Housing Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Side panel
2. Rear wheel housing, outer
3. Rear wheel housing, inner

Fig 4: Front Wheel Housing Longitudinal Member Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Connecting piece
2. Lower A-pillar, inner
3. Reinforcement part
4. Connecting piece
5. Upper side member closing element
6. Closing element
7. Lower A-pillar, inner

Fig 5: Spring Strut Dome/Headlight Mounting Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. B  - Closing element
2. C  - Support
3. D  - Reinforcement
4. E  - Reinforcement
5. F  - Support reinforcement
6. G  - ABS support block

Fig 6: Front Door Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Door, outer part
2. Door, inner part

Fig 7: Front Side Member/Spring Strut Dome Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Front side member/spring strut mount, left & right (coat surface with wax)
2. Front side member
3. Closing element
4. Front side member/spring strut mount, left & right (coat surface with wax)
5. Closing element
6. Front side member
7. Bulkhead part

Fig 8: Front Side Member/Side Member Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Tunnel insert
2. Transmission bracket reinforcement
3. Bracket reinforcement, left & right
4. Wheel arch extension
5. Reinforcement
6. Front suspension/stabilizer suspension, left & right

Fig 9: Floorpan Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Tunnel insert
2. Front floor section, left & right
3. Front side member, left & right
4. Closing element
5. Inner side member, left & right
6. Bar element of rear side member
7. Side member reinforcement, left & right
8. Outer side panel, left & right
9. Tunnel insert

Fig 10: Rear Side Member Cavity Preservation Locations

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1. Rear side member, left & right
2. Reinforcement
3. Rear side member
4. Rear side member, outer edge
5. Rear wheel housing, inner

Model year as of 2014, Model year up to 2020