Audi A8 1994 - Page 66

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7.1.2 Replacement parts
Inner side member
Sleeves
Front and rear seat cross member
7.1.3 Welding in
Preparing new parts
– Transfer separating cuts to new parts.
– Produce punch rivet holes, ∅ 8.5 mm .
– Prepare flanges on body and new parts for welding.
– Drill sleeves -A-, ∅ 2.5 mm and draw in nylon threads (alumi‐
nium welding wire) -B-.
– Insert sleeves in body.
Note:
Do not apply oil or grease to sleeves or side member to help the
sleeves move more freely. Press sleeve approx. 1 mm to create
clearance for nylon thread.
– Insert inner side member.
– Use nylon threads -B- to pull sleeves -A- into new part. Sleeves
must be centred with separating cut -c-.
– Remove nylon threads -B-.
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