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Preparing upper front roof frame for installation

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Information 

  1. Fit in upper front roof frame and secure it to the body. Check gap dimensions.

    5X00IN41 Gap dimensions - section on "Preparing"

    Information 

    • Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
    • Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 
    1. 1.1  Prepare the marked connection areas for bonding and welding.
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      Preparing upper front roof frame

      Blue Bonding

      Green Bonding + resistance spot-welding