Preparing New Part

• Remove adhesive residue on the vehicle flange surfaces
• Mark and carry out a separating cut (1)  on the outer wheel arch section as per the separating cut (2)  on the vehicle with a material allowance of 15 mm

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• Adjust the new outer wheel arch section together with the side panel

  Prepare the new part in areas (1)  and (2)  for joining by welding

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS  .

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• In area (2)  , observe the procedure for the replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints for the standard production
• Prepare area (1)  of separating cut for joining by welding

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• Prepare areas (1)  for joining by welding

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• Adjust new part C-pillar reinforcement
• Prepare areas (1)  and (2)  for joining by welding

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• Adjust new part C-pillar support and prepare in areas (1)  for joining by welding

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolts (steel surface) 

• Replace the coarse thread bolt (1)  and the threaded weld bolt (2) 

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt, threaded weld bolt

  Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the add-ons

• Weld the coarse thread bolt (1)  and threaded weld bolt (2)  onto the new part

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