Preparing Closing Element For Longitudinal Member For Installation

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• Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive. 
• The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed. 
• Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 

1. Fit in closing element for longitudinal member and secure it to the body.
2. Drill holes for rivets through both sheetmetal plates. > Diameter 6.6 mm 

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   Drilling holes for rivets

3. Drill holes for self-tapping screws.

   > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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   Drilling holes for self-tapping screws

   1. 3.1  Drill holes through closing element for longitudinal member and spring strut mount using > Diameter 3.5 mm  .
4. Remove closing element for longitudinal member.
5. Prepare marked areas for bonding and riveting.

   > 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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   Preparing closing element for longitudinal member