Installation
Installation
• Use only welding equipment approved by Volkswagen AG.
Preparing New Parts
• Wheel housing
• Suspension strut mounting
• Suspension strut mounting reinforcement
- Fit the suspension strut tower mount reinforcement into the suspension strut tower mount and then weld it using a straight-line spot weld seam.
- Drill holes with a 8 mm diameter for a gas shielded arc plug weld seam
Welding
- Fit new parts to vehicle standing on alignment bracket set and secure.
- Check fit with attachments.
- Weld the wheel housing and suspension strut mounting using a gas-shielded arc plug weld seam and straight-line spot weld seam.
- Place the drilling template - 1 - on the alignment bracket - 4 -.
- Drill 11 mm holes - 2 - into the suspension strut tower mount - 3 -.
- Install upper wheel housing longitudinal member. Refer to => [ Installation ] .