Front wheel housing and complete front frame member: Fitting

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2

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1. Fix the frame member in place by means of a few welding tongs. Position the frame member precisely using the aligning bench measuring system
2. Weld the rear edge of the frame member.
3. Put the wheel housing in position and fix it with a few welding clamps. Adjust its position exactly with the alignment bench measuring system.
4. Drill holes for plug-welding the wheel housing.
5. Apply welding primer to the surfaces that are to be spot-welded and plug-welded.
6. Weld on the wheel housing.
   Fig 2: Illustration For Step 6-7

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7. Position the outer reinforcing member.
8. Weld on the outer reinforcing member.
9. Weld on the reinforcing plate to the outside of the wheel housing.
   Fig 3: Illustration For Step 9

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10. Fit the bumper member.
11. Fit the radiator crossmember.
12. Smooth off the welds
13. Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
14. Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
15. Seal joints and seams with sealant.
16. Apply underseal to the underbody and in the wheel housing after painting. Use Terostat 9320.
17. Apply anti-corrosion agent to the interior of the frame member after painting. Use Terotex HV 400 or Mercasol 1.