198002512 - 7210A46 R R (COMPLETE) UPPER FRONT STRUT (ONE) LH OR RH

Removing ( Refitting )     Op. 7210E20 R.R. BONNET     Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR     Op. 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING - Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements with suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).- Straighten the body as necessary.
1. Use a saw and chisel to cut along the lines illustrated in the diagram.2. Grind the seam weld shown in the figure.- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.3. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.4. Remove the outer part of the component
1. Use the hack saw following the cutting line in the diagram.- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.3. Remove the inner part of the component.
- 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 previously treated areas.1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.
Refitting ( Removing ) 1. Use the hacksaw to cut the part, following the line shown in the figure to adjust to the required size.2. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.3. Drill out the part at the indicated points.- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
1. Position the inner part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.2. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the openings made previously.3. Use an MIG welder to seam-weld in the join areas.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the outer part using a rotary brush.- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
1. Position the outer replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.3. Use an MIG welder to seam-weld in the join areas.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
    Op. 7210A18 R.R FRONT CROSSMEMBER     Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR     Op. 7210E20 R.R. BONNET