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Preparing new part

New part
♦ Front side member reinforcement
♦ 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2-

– Transfer parting cut to new part and cut out.
– Drill holes for SG plug weld seam (8 mm ∅) in area of factory-

fitted weld points.

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Welding in

Note

The new part must be welded in within 90 minutes, or adhesion

of adhesive will be impaired.

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ted.

Note

♦

In the area of the A, B and C-pillars, high tensile, highest tensile and hot formed steels are used. The weld

flanges in these areas are about 13mm wide.

♦

If spot welds are located at the edge of hot formed steel panels, the high temperature will cause the bond

between the panels to change, which will subsequently have an effect on crash safety.

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tips.

– Adapt new part with vehicle positioned on alignment bracket

set and fix in place.

– Check fit to side member.

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and RP spot weld seam (inverter).

– Weld in parting cut, SG continuous weld seam.
– Weld in transition to A-pillar reinforcement, SG continuous

weld seam (qty 3).

Length of seam 20 mm, distance between seams 20 mm.
– Install side member

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