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Cavity Protection (Ml)

Fig 1: Rustproofing Material Application Locations - Front
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Volvo product P/N 116 1682 is used for cavity protection.

Fig 2: Rustproofing Material Application Locations - Rear
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Use a grease gun and a hose nozzle with a 360 degree spray range. See the illustration above.

Insert the hose in the cavity. Spray while slowly removing the hose.

HINT: Measure the width X of the hole. Hold the nozzle X mm from a piece of cardboard to check that the spray is operating at the correct speed. 

Fig 3: Cavity Protection Application Areas
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When carrying out repairs to the bodywork, the areas marked in gray in the illustrations must be rustproofed with a large amount of cavity protection (ML).

This applies for example to welded joins and areas that have been treated in some other way.