Preparing Filler Plate For Installation

Fit in filler plate and secure to the body.
Drill bore holes for blind rivets through both sheetmetal panels.
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

> Diameter 6.6 mm

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Bore holes
Drill holes for self-tapping screws -1- through the existing holes.
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

> Diameter 4.0 mm

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Bore holes
Drill holes for self-tapping screws -1- through the existing holes.
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

> Diameter 4.0 mm

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Bore holes
Remove filler plate.
Prepare marked areas for bonding and riveting.
> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

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Bonding area