Removing
(
Refitting
)
- 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WINGCheck if any of the connected parts are
deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement
tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).Straighten the body if necessary.
Use a rotary brush to clean
the panel edges to reveal the weld spots.1. Use a pneumatic saw to follow the dotted cutting lines shown
in the figure.2. Use a drill and chamfering machine to remove the weld spots
shown in the figure.3. Use a grinding wheel to remove the welding residues.Use a scalpel and mallet to remove spots
ground previously and remove the pillar from the car.
Straighten the body edges using
a mallet and profiled stake.Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot
weld residues.Apply electric weld paint to the edges
of the bodyshell.Cut the front pillar at the bench. Take
care to leave a sufficiently wide steel edge to attach the new part
to.1. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from around
the entire edge.Apply electroweldable paint finish to the
edges in contact with the car.
Refitting
(
Removing
)
Position the front pillar reinforcement
on the car and secure using self-locking clips.Position the front pillar on the car and
secure using self-locking clips.Use the hinge retaining nut as a reference
point when locating the pillar.Tack the replacement parts to the vehicle
through a few spot welds.Remove the self-locking grippers.Remove the component locating screws.1. Refit the front door with its hinges.2. Refit the front wing.Use a gauge to check the windscreen seat
diagonals and the alignment of the components.
Remove the front door, door
hinges and wing.1. Use a circular saw to cut both panel sections in order to achieve
a perfect joint line.2. Trim off any excess from the panel.3. Remove the parts.
1. Use the holes made previously to position the pillar reinforcement
to the car and secure.2. use a MIG welder to fill the holes made previously in the door
sill reinforcement.3. Use a MIG welder to carry out the seam welding in the upper part
of the reinforcement.4. Use a spot welder to make a few spot welds around the edge of
the part.
1. Position the front pillar and secure to the car.2. Use a MIG welder to weld the holes made previously.3. Use a MIG welder to carry out the seam welding in the areas illustrated.4. Use a spot welder to weld the points indicated.
Correct any deformations in
the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.Use a grinding wheel to level the weld
and remove.Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.Seal the joint lines between the part and
the car. - 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING
Removing
(
Refitting
)
- 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WINGCheck if any of the connected parts are
deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement
tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).Straighten the body if necessary.
