Preparing Side Panel For Installation

1. Prepare connection areas for welding and bonding.
2. Make cuts. > V.A.G 1561B - Electric cutter  > VAS 6780 - Body saw 
3. Loosen the sheetmetal part as shown using a cut from the new part.

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   Preparing side panel for installation

   WELDING SPECIFICATION 

   Magenta	Resistance spot-welding + bonding
   Red	Plug-welding (inert gas)/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding
   Yellow	Riveting + bonding
   Blue	Bonding

4. Prepare connection areas for welding and bonding.

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   Preparing side panel for installation

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   Preparing side panel for installation

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   Preparing side panel for installation

5. Close off cavities on the inside in the hood compartment area -arrows-  using seam seal.

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   Applying seam seal

6. Prepare wheel housing at the connection areas for bonding and welding.
   1. 6.1  Drill holes in area -arrow-  for plug welding using a drill bit with a diameter of > Diameter 8.0 mm  Drill bit Ø.

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   Preparing wheel housing for installation

7. Drill holes for plug welding in the marked areas -B -  using a drill bit with a diameter of > Diameter 8.0 mm  Drill bit Ø.

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   Drilling holes

WELDING SPECIFICATION