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Side member extension »GTI Edition 35«, »R« and »R Line« > < Dimensions for securing screws
Installing
   
Installing
l  If all securing screw holes are pre-drilled.
–  Screw in self-tapping screws -2- with cordless drill/driver -VAS 5036-, using the highest speed, until the screw bites.
–  It is essential that the cordless drill/driver is now removed.
–  Tighten screws with least possible torque so that screw is not over tightened.
–  Position openings on back of side member extension -1- evenly -arrows a- over all securing bolts -2- until sill panel trim comes into contact with side members -3-.
Use a second mechanic to ensure that all securing bolts remain in openings when positioning side member extension.
–  Slide sill panel trim with force against direction of travel -arrows b- to stop.

   
–  Check whether spreader pin -4- is inserted into bracket -3--arrow-.
–  Screw bolts -2- from below into both brackets -3- and into sill cover. Specified torque: 2 Nm.

   

Side member extension »GTI Edition 35«, »R« and »R Line« > < Dimensions for securing screws