Installing Front Side Member (Section)

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Some illustrations show the repairs on the previous model of the Panamera as an example since the procedure is identical.

1. Apply adhesive to the sub-part and to the side member.

   Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

   Working with body structural adhesive

   > 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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   Installing front side member

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   Installing front side member

2. Apply adhesive to the side member.

   Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Apply adhesive

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   Apply adhesive

   1. 2.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive to the front edge. > Application depth 5 mm 
3. Position sub-part on the side member using the straightening bracket.

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   Installing front side member

4. Screw in self-tapping screws > Torx screw 000.043.207.60  and tighten to the required tightening torque. > Tightening torque 9.5 Nm (7 ftlb.) +/- 1 Nm (0.5 ftlb.) 

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Installing front side member

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Installing front side member