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– Butt weld parting cut of longitudinal member all around (SG

continuous weld seam).

– Butt weld cover plate parting cut, SG continuous weld seam.
– Restore remaining joint, SG plug weld seam and RP spot weld

seam.

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Shortening new longitudinal member with cover plate

Note

The longitudinal member -2- with cover plate -1- (parts designation: longitudinal member) is too long at the front

-shaded area- and must be shortened when adapting and welding in the bumper bracket.

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member -RW 1- with spacer -RW 3- as shown and hold against

longitudinal member from below.

– Transfer dimensions (plus an additional 2mm) -a- to longitu‐

dinal member and cover plate and remove excessive material.

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member -2- with aid of -RW 1- and -RW 3-.

Note

There must be a gap of 1-2 mm between longitudinal member -2- with cover plate -3- and bumper bracket

-1-.

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