Installing Lower Firewall Cross Member

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• Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 

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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. Fit lower firewall cross member and check that it fits perfectly.
2. Apply adhesive on bonding areas of the body.

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

   >Application depth 0, 5 mm 

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   Bonding areas

3. Apply adhesive on lower firewall cross member.

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

   >Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Bonding areas

   1. 3.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface.

      >Application depth 3 mm 

4. Install lower firewall cross member.

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   Lower firewall cross member

   1. 4.1 Rivet in lower firewall cross member.

      >BLIND RIVET 999.190.229.01 

   2. 4.2. Screw in self-tapping screws.

      > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

   3. 4.3 Make ground connection -1-  .

      > 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

5. Install lower firewall cross member.

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   Lower firewall cross member

   1. 5.1 Rivet in lower firewall cross member.

      >BLIND RIVET 999.190.229.01 

   2. 5.2. Screw in self-tapping screws.

      > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS