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
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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
