Preparing Gusset Plate For Installation

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Fit in gusset plate and secure it to the body.
Drill bore hole for blind rivets through both sheetmetal plates using > Diameter 6.6 mm .

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Gusset plate
Drill bore hole for blind rivets through both sheetmetal plates using > Diameter 6.6 mm .

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Gusset plate
Remove gusset plate.
Prepare gusset plate for joining.

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Joint areas
1. 5.1 Prepare gusset plate for bonding and riveting in areas -A - .
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2. 5.2 Prepare gusset plate for applying a full steel weld in areas -B - .