Preparing New Part

• Adjust the reinforcement plate (1) and prepare areas (2) for joining through welding.

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• Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
• In the area (2), pay attention to the spot-welded adhesive joints of the panel above with the floor panel.

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• Make separating cut (1) on the new part in accordance with the separating cut on the vehicle.

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• Adjust connecting plate and prepare areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
• In area (2), note the spot-welded adhesive joints of the panel located behind it.
• Prepare areas (2) in such a way that the repair spot-welds can be set on the series spot-welds.

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• Prepare the new part (2) in area (1) for joining by welding.

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

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• Prepare the new part (2) in the area of the separating cut (1) for joining by welding.

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

• Renew 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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Check ground pins and replace if necessary 

• Check the ground pins (1) for stability and renew if necessary.

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