41 00... Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded)

In the case of partial replacement, a body component is cut at the point described in the repair instructions.

A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.

Reinforcement plates are available as new parts and must also be used.

Overview of reinforcement plates:

1. Reinforcement plate, sill
2. Reinforcement plate, C-pillar
3. Reinforcement plate, universal
4. Reinforcement plate, C- or D-pillar
5. Nuts (not shown)

• Plastic nut dia. 18 mm, part number 07 14 1 943 122
• Expansion nut dia. 22 mm, part number 07 14 7 169 847
  Fig 1: Reinforcement Plate, Sill, C-Pillar And D-Pillar

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Mark component in accordance with dimension a and cut.

Fig 2: Component Cutting Dimension

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Preparation of new part: 

Some of the reinforcement plates are oversized.

If applicable, it is necessary to rework reinforcement plates at the edges or cut them to size until the reinforcement plates are in tension-free contact with the outer skin.

It must be possible to push the reinforcement plates into the body without shearing off the adhesive.

Adjust reinforcement plate (1) to fit in component (2) on vehicle.

Make semicircular recesses (3) for the stud bolts (4).

Diameter of recesses approx. 10 - 12 mm.

Fig 3: Adjusting Reinforcement Plate On Vehicle Components

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Secure reinforcement plate by screwing on nuts (1).

Fit new part (2). Make recesses (3) in new part in a semicircular shape.

Diameter of recesses approx. 10 - 12 mm.

Remove reinforcement plate again.