Preparing Filler Plate For Installation

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Fit in filler plate and secure it to the body.
Drill bore holes for blind rivets -A- , -B- and -C- through both sheet metal plates using > diameter 6.6 mm .

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Bore holes for blind rivets
Pre-drill holes for self-tapping screws -1- using > diameter 4.0 mm .
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Bore holes for self-tapping screws
Removing filler plate.
Prepare closing element for bonding and riveting.
> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

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Filler plate bonding areas