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Assembly overview - retaining strip for side member extension
Assembly overview - retaining strip for side member extension
  Note
t  Installation is described for left retaining strip for side member extension. The right retaining strip for side member extension is similar.
t  The securing screws for the retaining strip are corrosion-resistant. No further secondary treatment is required.
t  If a bolt is overtightened it is essential to replace it with a „black“ oversize bolt.
Dimensions for securing screws
   
Dimension -a-= 855 mm
Dimension -b-= 822 mm
Dimension -c-= 617 mm
Dimension -d-= 411 mm
Dimension -e-= 205  mm
Dimension -f-= 822  mm
Dimension -g-= 617 mm
Dimension -h-= 411 mm
Dimension -i-= 205 mm

   
–  Measure holes according to the table above.
–  Mark holes for securing screws with centre punch.
–  Drill out holes with a 1.5 mm drill bit.
  Note
Dimension -a- is measured including wheel housing liner. The other dimensions -b to i- are always measured from the centres of the holes.
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. Remove cordless drill/driver -VAS 5036- immediately!
–  Tighten screws with least possible torque so that screw is not over tightened.
–  Position retaining strip -1- evenly -arrows a- with openings over all bolts -2- until retaining strip contacts side member -2-.
So that all securing bolts remain in the openings when sliding on, position retaining strip with a second mechanic.
–  Slide retaining strip on to stop counter to direction of travel -arrow b-.

   

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