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Body Side Outer Upper Panel Replacement - 5-Door Hatchback 68 > < Rear End Lower Panel Reinforcement Replacement - 5-Door Estate 35

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Front Fender Front Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:  Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

Warning:  Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove all related panels and components.
3. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.

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4. Drill off the front fender front bracket (1).

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5. Remove the front fender front bracket (1).

Installation Procedure


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1. Align the front fender front bracket (1) and clamp into position.

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2. Drill holes 4.1 mm (0.16 in) for rivets to front fender front bracket and front compartment upper side rail (2).
3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces.

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4. Apply sealer part nr.: 93165589 to attaching surfaces (1).

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5. Rivet the front wing front bracket (1) with waterproof steel rivets part no.: 93174636 .
6. Use sealer and seal the rivet heads.
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
8. Paint the repaired area.
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Body Side Outer Upper Panel Replacement - 5-Door Hatchback 68 > < Rear End Lower Panel Reinforcement Replacement - 5-Door Estate 35