Installing Gusset Plate

Install gusset plate and check that it fits perfectly.
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.
Apply adhesive to the joint areas of the body marked -yellow and green- .
Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. > Application depth 0.5 mm

Working with body structural adhesive

> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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Apply adhesive

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Apply adhesive
Apply adhesive to the areas of the gusset plate marked -yellow and green- .
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. 3.1 Also apply an adhesive bead of sealant all around the bonding surface. > Application depth 3 mm
Screw in self-tapping screws.
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Screwing in self-tapping screws
Resistance spot-weld the gusset plate.

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Resistance spot-welding gusset plate

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Resistance spot-welding gusset plate

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Resistance spot-welding gusset plate
Apply a full weld to the gusset plate using an MAG welder.

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Applying full weld using MAG welder

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Applying full weld using MAG welder

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Applying full weld using MAG welder