Removing
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Refitting
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- Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).- Straighten the body as necessary.
1. Use the hack saw following the cutting lines in the diagram.- Remove the paint from the entire perimeter of the roof profile using a rotary brush to highlight the spot welds.2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.3. Use the drill and remove the welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.4. Remove the connector profile.
- Straighten the edges of the panel using a hammer and dolly block.- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas treated previously.1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.
1. Work at the bench and cut the replacement lining making sure that a section of the panel remains for overlapping.2. Make the holes shown using the drill.3. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the areas shown on both the inside and the outside of the replacement part using the rotary brush.- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
Refitting
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Removing
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1. Position the profile correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.2. Fit the door housing seals and the front and rear doors.3. Fit the tailgate housing seal and the tailgate.- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.
1. Use the circular saw to cut the edges of the panel so that the join line is perfect.- Remove the replacement part, the excess panels and the components used for the adjustment.
1. Position the profile correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.2. Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.3. Use the spot welder to make several tacks: the complete welding will be carried out when the roof is fitted.4. Use a MIG welder to seam weld in the join areas.5. Use a MIG welder and weld the openings made previously in the replacement part.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.- Use a disc grinder to level the welding.- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.2. Apply thermoexpandable sealant via the opening in the windscreen pillar shown by the arrow.- Proceed with the painting stage.
Removing
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Refitting
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- Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).- Straighten the body as necessary.
