Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Side Member

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• 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. Straighten sealing surface and connection areas of the body.
2. De-burr connection areas and prepare for welding.
3. Prepare marked areas for welding and bonding.
4. Fit side member and secure it to the body. Check gap dimensions.

   > 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

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   Bonding areas on side member connection areas

5. Prepare bonding surfaces in the front closing panel area.
6. Drill bores for rivets in area -A-  on the side member. > Diameter 6.6 mm 

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   Preparing side member

7. Cut B-pillar in accordance with the old part and fit it.
   1. 7.1  Drill rivet holes in area -B, C-  . > Diameter 6.6 mm 
   2. 7.2  Prepare flange in area -A, D-  for welding.

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   Preparing B-pillar section

8. Remove side member and B-pillar section.