Installing Rear Cross Member

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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. Install rear cross member and check that it fits perfectly.
2. Apply adhesive evenly on the joint area of the body. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Bonding surfaces on body

3. Apply adhesive to the cross member. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   1. 3.1  Also apply an adhesive bead of sealant all around the bonding surface. > Application depth 3 mm 

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      Bonding areas on rear cross member

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   Bonding areas on rear cross member

4. Position the cross member using the straightening system.
5. Set self-tapping screws.

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   Cross member