Installing Front Cross Panel (Firewall Reinforcement)

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• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

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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 front cross panel (firewall reinforcement) 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 3 mm 

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   Bonding areas

3. Apply adhesive on the bonding areas on the front cross panel (firewall reinforcement).

   > 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. Rivet in front cross panel (firewall reinforcement).

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   Blind rivets

   >BLIND RIVET 999.190.227.01 

5. Apply a full steel weld to the front cross panel (firewall reinforcement) -1-  .

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   Welded seams