Making Ground Connection Using A Through Bolt

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Diagram

-A-	> COUNTERSUNK SCREW 999.073.549.01
-B-	>HEXAGON NUT 900.377.003.01
-C-	Component 1
-D-	Component 2
-E-	Adhesive
-F-	Sealing compound

Drill a hole. > Diameter 4 mm

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Drilling hole
Remove dirt and primer on both sides using an end brush > 9399/3 - end brush .

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Removing primer
Drill out the bore. > Diameter 8 mm

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Drilling out bore
De-burr the bore on both sides.
Fit countersunk screw through the bore and secure it with a hexagon nut. > COUNTERSUNK SCREW 999.073.549.01 > HEXAGON NUT 900.377.003.01
Tighten threaded joint to the specified torque. > Tightening torque 15 (11 ftlb.) Nm
Seal threaded joint.