Installing Front Side Member (Front Section)

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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 side member (front section) and check that it fits perfectly.

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   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
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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   Centre bonding areas

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   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
3. 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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   Front bonding areas

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   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
4. 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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   Inner bonding areas

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   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
5. Apply adhesive on front side member (front section).

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

   > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Front bonding areas

   1. 5.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface.

      > Application depth 3 mm 

   Information 

   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
6. Apply adhesive on front side member (front section).

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

   > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Bonding areas on support

   1. 6.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface.

      > Application depth 3 mm 

   Information 

   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
7. Apply adhesive on front side member (front section).

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

   > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Rear bonding areas

   1. 7.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface.

      > Application depth 3 mm 

8. Install front side member (front section).
9. Secure front side member (front section).

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   Joint areas at the top

   1. 9.1 Rivet in front side member (front section). > BLIND RIVET 999.190.229.01 
   2. 9.2 Screw in self-tapping screws -1-  .

      > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

10. Rivet in front side member (front section).

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    Blind rivets, front

    A	> BLIND RIVET 999.190.230.01
    B	> BLIND RIVET 999.190.228.01

11. Screw in self-tapping screws -1-  .

    > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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    Outer self-tapping screws

12. Screw in self-tapping screws -1-  .

    > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Self-tapping screws, inner