Audi A8 1994 - Page 72

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– Detach rear cross panel.
– Remove remaining rear cross panel material.
Caution:
The longitudinal members must be supported at the rear on the
straightening jig whilst performing work.
1.1.2 Replacement parts
Rear cross panel
Left and right reinforcement.
1.1.3 Welding in
Preparing new parts
– Punch holes in left and right reinforcement, ∅ 8.5 mm.
– Produce punch rivet holes, ∅ 8.5 mm .
– Match up new parts.
Note:
Check dimensional accuracy with respect to rear lid.
– Prepare flanges on body and new parts for welding.
– Insert rear cross panel.
– Weld rear cross panel to rain channel, SG continuous seam.
– Weld rear cross panel to longitudinal member, SG continuous
seam.
– Insert left and right reinforcement.
Audi A8 1994 ➤
Body repairs - Edition 10.1998
68 Rep. Gr.53 - Body - rear