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Preparing Body Front Section For Installation

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  1. Fit body front section and secure it to the body. Check gap dimensions.

    5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

    Position body front section using the straightening system.

    1. 1.1  Drill bores for the rivets through the existing holes. > Diameter 6.6 mm 
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      Drilling holes in upper longitudinal member area

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      Drilling holes in wheel housing area

  2. Drill through existing bore holes from inside the vehicle. > Diameter 6.6 mm 
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    Drilling holes in bulkhead area

  3. Drill through existing bore holes from inside the vehicle. > Diameter 6.6 mm 
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    Drilling holes in side member area

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    Drilling holes in footwell area

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    Drilling holes in footwell area

  4. Prepare connection areas on the body front section.
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    Preparing body front section