Installing Front Side Member

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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. 

1. Install front side member and check that it fits perfectly.
2. Apply adhesive on the joint area of the body.

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

   > 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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   Apply adhesive

3. Apply adhesive on front side member.

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   Apply adhesive

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   Apply adhesive

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

   1. 3.1 Also apply an adhesive bead of sealant all around the bonding surface. > Application depth 3 mm 
4. Rivet in front side member.

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   Riveting in front side member

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   Riveting in front side member

5. Screw in self-tapping screws.

   > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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   Screwing in self-tapping screws

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   Screwing in self-tapping screws

6. Weld front side member in the ground connection plate area using a MAG welder.

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MAG welding