Prepare new part

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• Adjust the new parts in combination with the tail panel to fit and secure.
• Prepare area (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to steel and aluminum.
• Transfer the position of the hole (2) that resulted from the removal on the vehicle to the new part. Set hole (2) Ø 6.8 mm for blind rivet.
• Set the new hole (3) Ø 6.8 mm according to the specified dimensions.

  Dimension a = 40 mm from hole Ø 12 mm.

  Dimension b = 24 mm from hole Ø 12 mm.

• Prepare area (4) from the reference line (5) for joining by welding.

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• Mark the area (1) for a future adhesive application on the vehicle and on the new part (2).

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• Prepare area (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to steel and aluminum.
• Assign the positions of the holes already present in area (2) of the vehicle to the new part. Set holes (2) Ø 6.8 mm for blind rivet.
• Set hole (3) Ø 6.8 mm according to dimension b. Dimension b = 30 mm from component edge.
• Prepare area (4) according to dimension a for joining by welding. Dimension a = 40 mm.

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• Mark the area (1) for a future adhesive application on the vehicle and on the new part (2).

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• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.
• Remove new part and deburr holes.
• Remove adhesive residue from the bonded connections of the series from the vehicle.

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  Replacing the coarse thread bolts and threaded weld bolts, surface steel 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the installed parts.
• replace the coarse thread bolt (1) and the threaded weld bolt (2).

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt (1), threaded weld bolt (2)

• 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 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Check the ground pins (1) for stability and replace if necessary.

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