Preparing Rear Cross Member For Installation

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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.

Install rear cross member and secure it to the body.
Drill bore holes for rivets > Bore holes for blind rivets through all sheetmetal panels. > Diameter 6.6 mm

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Bore holes for blind rivets
Punch holes for flow-form rivets > Punch holes for flow-form rivets.
>5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch holes for flow-form rivets
Remove rear cross member.
Prepare marked areas > Bonding and rivet areas for bonding and riveting.
>5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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Bonding and rivet areas
Remove remaining pieces of foam part.