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3.3 Replacing the complete vehicle flank
NOTE!
Check that the vehicle flank is correctly fitted
onto the upper reinforcement cross-members.
39. Using the AVDEL gun with the 100 mm C-frame, fasten
the vehicle flank to the upper reinforcement cross-
members with 8x2 self-piercing rivets (Ø 4.8x7.5).
NOTE!
Insert the new self-piercing rivets next to the
old rivet holes.
Rivet the passenger compartment interior side
first and then the passenger compartment
exterior side.
Caution!
Perform all the welds described as follows with
the part still in the jig.
Remove the jig only once the weld areas are
cool.
40. Weld the vehicle flank to the sill tubular element and
to the A-pillar flange at the original weld points.
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