Preparing Wing Rail (Section) For Installation

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Mark and make cuts on the new wing rail. Use the remaining pieces on the body side as a guide.

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Cuts
Fit and secure the wing rail (section) to the body.
Drill holes for rivets slightly offset to the original penetrated joints using > diameter 6.6 mm through all sheetmetal plates.

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Bore
Remove wing rail (section).
Prepare marked connection areas for joining.

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Connection areas

A	Bonding and riveting. > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00
B	Apply full aluminium weld. > 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM