1. Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds in the areas shown in the diagram.2. Use the chamfering machine and chamfer the spot welds along the perimeter of the pillar.- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.3. Remove the reinforcement.
- Straighten the edges of the vehicle 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.
- Work at the bench and remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inner and outer parts using the rotary brush.1. Use the drill to make openings at the points shown.- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges treated previously.
Refitting
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Removing
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1. Position the reinforcement correctly on the vehicle placing the top edges as illustrated in the diagram and fasten with self-locking clamps.2. Use a spot welder in the areas shown.3. 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.1. Use a disc grinder to level and remove the welding.- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.- Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.- Proceed with the painting stage.