Preparing Closing Element For Installation

Fit in closing element and secure it to the body.
Drill bore holes for rivets in area -LHD vehicle - . > Diameter 6.5 mm

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Holes
Drill holes for plug welding in area -RHD vehicle - . > Diameter 8 mm

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Holes
Remove closing element.
Prepare connection areas -A and B- .

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Joint area

LHD vehicle Prepare connection areas for bonding and riveting.

> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

RHD vehicle Prepare connection areas for plug-welding.
Remove side member reinforcement (Coupe).
Prepare connection areas for bonding and riveting.
> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

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Bonding areas