SKODA OCTAVIA 1997 1.G / (1U) Body Repairs Repair Manual
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Repairing front body Replacing right engine bracket
Separation points of engine brake
- Detach original joint, with the exception of
weld spot -a-.
- Cut off front part section.
- Drill out weld spot -a- with 7 mm drill.
- Take off remaining piece.Replacement part Engine bracket
Preparing new part
- Drill holes for SG plug weld, 7 mm.
Welding in
- Fit in new part and fix on straightening jig.
- Weld in bracket, SG plug weld.
- Weld spots -a- from outside of wheelhouse,
SG plug weld.
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50Front Body
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Front side member part section
Separation points
- Position separating cut at side member de-
pending on damage.
Notes:
If the damage extends beyond the separating
point indicated, the side member should be
replaced complete.
Make a straight separating cut.
- Remove remaining pieces. Replacement parts Side member section
Impact shock absorber mount
Preparing new part
- Transfer separating cut to new part and cut
off shaded area.
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Welding in
- Fit in new part and fix on straightening jig.
- Butt-weld side member, SG continuous weld.
- Spot-weld remaining joint, RP spot weld.
Note:
The weld spots should be positioned parallel toeach other. It is essential to maintain the originalspacing.
- Weld in impact shock absorber mount page 50-12.
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50Front Body
Edition 08.96
Replacing front side member
Separation points
Note:
Separating cut of side member 5 mm ahead oforiginal joint.
- Detach original joint.
- Take off side member.