Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Spring Strut Mount

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Align the sealing surfaces and connections of the body.
De-burr connection areas and prepare for joining.
Prepare spring strut mount in area -A- for welding.

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Welding areas
Prepare spring strut mount in area -B- for plug-welding.

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Plug-weld areas
Prepare spring strut mount in area -C- for bonding and riveting.
5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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Bonding areas