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Body - Front Wheel Arch Requires Modification

SECTION
8

GROUP
81

NO.
814

DATE
Apr.-97

Modifying front wheel arch, when replacing
850

REFERENCE: TP 32395/2, SECTION 8(81,84) BODY AND GLASS; 850 1992-

Modifying front wheel arch, when replacing

Background:
Front wheel arch on S70/V70 should be used as a replacement part for the 850. When replacing front wheel arch on 850 the replacement part must first be modified before installation.

S70/V70 has three welding nuts (M6) to attach bracket to hood catch,whereas the 850 has two welding nuts (M8). Since two M6 size welding nuts are not sufficient they must be modified to M8 size.

Tools: Drill bit 6.8 mm (17/64")

Tap M8

Procedure:





- Drill the two M6 welding nuts with a 6.8 mm (17/64") drill bit.

- Thread the holes with an M8 tap.

After-treatment

Prime modified surfaces according to Service Manual:

TP 8102201
Section 8(80)
Paintwork repairs
850 1995-
section C1

WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01

Operation no. Labor description Time allowance

81914-3 Wheel arch front adjustment 0.1 hr