184001845 - INTRODUCTION - PANELS AND FRAME

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE

Vehicle identification data

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Towing points

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Vehicle lifting points

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Vehicle repair operating cycles

Pulling the bodyshell

Jigs are used to check the measurements of the bodyshell. They are positioned at specified points, and are used to check the measurements indicated by the jig manufacturer for each model, or alternatively the vehicle''s own measurements given in the section ''Descriptions and Operation''.Example of a possible straightening bench configuration.

General repair instructions

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Hack-sawing machine

Example of the use of a hack-sawing machine

Oscillating circular saw

Example of an oscillating circular saw

Power chisel

Example of the use of a power chisel

Electric drill

Example of the use of an electric drill
Example of the correct usage of a milling cutter
1. Panel to be removed2. Box section panel preventing the use of a milling cutter.

Milling cutter

Example of the use of a milling cutter

Welding replacement elements

Parts of the fuel system

Spot welding

Spot welder, geometric characteristics of the electrode according to the thickness of the panel and the welding sequence.
A- Electro-weldable galvanized protective coatingB- Correct welding sequenceC- Incorrect welding sequenceD- Electrode dimensionTable of reference values for carrying out spot welds
A. Table for determining the distance of the spot welds from the edges of the panels according to their thickness.B. Table of reference values for the correct spacing of the spot welds according to the thickness of the panel.Example of correct spot welding at corners
A- Area where welding should not be carried out

Operating methods

Carrying out a weld (2a) using inert gas (MIG) for joining two matched panels.
Carrying out inert gas (MIG) welding to join overlapping panels
1. Area where panels are joined2. Electrode3. Weld spot4. Torch5. Hole (only for thick panels)

General instructions for exposed welding

Examples of welding

Air filtration and purification system

Example of a portable air filtration and penetration system

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE

PAINTING

Introduction

Filtration mask

Example of a filtration mask

Pressurized mask

Example of a pressurized mask

Spray guns

Using a spray gun
A- Normal method of useB- Use from the bottom to the topC- Use from the top to the bottom

Portable infra-red lamps

Drying a retouched area using a portable infra-red lamp

Polishers

Correct use of a polisher

Renewing the anti-corrosion treatments, sound insulation and sealants.

Equipment

Examples of application of sealant
A - Sealant

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE

Vehicle identification data

-

Towing points

-

Vehicle lifting points

-

Vehicle repair operating cycles

Pulling the bodyshell

Jigs are used to check the measurements of the bodyshell. They are positioned at specified points, and are used to check the measurements indicated by the jig manufacturer for each model, or alternatively the vehicle''s own measurements given in the section ''Descriptions and Operation''.Example of a possible straightening bench configuration.

General repair instructions

-

Hack-sawing machine

Example of the use of a hack-sawing machine

Oscillating circular saw

Example of an oscillating circular saw

Power chisel

Example of the use of a power chisel

Electric drill

Example of the use of an electric drill
Example of the correct usage of a milling cutter
1. Panel to be removed2. Box section panel preventing the use of a milling cutter.

Milling cutter

Example of the use of a milling cutter

Welding replacement elements

Parts of the fuel system

Spot welding

Spot welder, geometric characteristics of the electrode according to the thickness of the panel and the welding sequence.
A- Electro-weldable galvanized protective coatingB- Correct welding sequenceC- Incorrect welding sequenceD- Electrode dimensionTable of reference values for carrying out spot welds
A. Table for determining the distance of the spot welds from the edges of the panels according to their thickness.B. Table of reference values for the correct spacing of the spot welds according to the thickness of the panel.Example of correct spot welding at corners
A- Area where welding should not be carried out

Operating methods

Carrying out a weld (2a) using inert gas (MIG) for joining two matched panels.
Carrying out inert gas (MIG) welding to join overlapping panels
1. Area where panels are joined2. Electrode3. Weld spot4. Torch5. Hole (only for thick panels)

General instructions for exposed welding

Examples of welding

Air filtration and purification system

Example of a portable air filtration and penetration system

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE

PAINTING