Removing
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Refitting
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Check 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.
1. Use a rotary brush to clean the panel edges in order to expose the spot welds.2. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld spots.3. Drill out the spot welds indicated.4. Use an oxyacetylene torch and steel brush to unweld welds on the roof.Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.5. Remove the tailgate seat.
Straighten the panel edges using a hammer and profiled stake.Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.1. Drill out equidistant holes on the car at the points indicated in the figure.2. Apply the electroweldable paint finish.
1. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proof treatment from around the inner and outer edges of the part.Apply electric weld paint to the edges.
Refitting
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Removing
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1. Position the part correctly on the car and secure using self-locking grippers.2. Fit the tailgate seal and tailgate.Check that it is perfectly aligned and that the surrounding gap is even.
Remove the components used for adjustment.1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.2. Use a MIG welder to fill the holes made previously.3. Use an oxyacetylene torch to hard-solder the roof panel edges.
Correct any deformations in the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.1. Use a grinding wheel to level the weldsUse a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.
1. Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.Apply paint.2. Apply wax oil inside the tailgate seat.
Removing
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Refitting
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Check 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.
