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– Rear cross panel to luggage compartment floor, clinching
points.
– Detach part.
2.1.2 Replacement parts
Rear cross panel/side panel
Solid rivets
Pop rivets
Body - adhesive
2.1.3 Riveting in
Preparing new parts
– Transfer separating cuts to new parts.
– Joddle-join new part.
– Fit rear cross panel and fix in place.
– Drill overlap area, 4 x ∅ 2.5 mm.
– Drill rear cross panel with side panel, ∅ 2.5 mm.
– Detach part.
– Countersink holes in all parts.
– Prepare joints for bonding.
– Apply adhesive.
Note:
Refer to General notes on bonding.
– Fit rear cross panel and fix in position.
– Punch holes in rear cross panel with luggage compartment
panel.
Note:
Use clamps.
Audi A8 1994 ➤
Body repairs - Edition 10.1998
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