Preparing Rear Closing Panel For Installation

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Information

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.

Fit in rear closing panel.
Drill holes for plug-welding using a drill bit with a diameter of > Diameter 8.0 mm .

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Holes
Prepare connection areas for bonding and welding.
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Rear closing panel

Orange	Bonding + resistance spot-welding
Green	Resistance spot-welding
Blue	Bonding