- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.1. 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.
1. Working from inside the vehicle, straighten the tab securing the rear crossmember to the pillar.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.1. 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.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.2. Use a disc grinder to remove the seam welds shown in the diagram.- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered and ground spot welds.
1. Straighten the edges of the panel.- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.- Apply electro-weldable paint along the edges of the body to be welded.
Refitting
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Removing
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1. Drill out the part at the indicated points.
1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the inside perimeter of the spare part shown in the diagram using a rotary brush.- Apply the electro-galvanizing paint to the edges in contact with the vehicle.
1. Position the replacement part correctly on the body and secure it using self-locking clamps.- Check that it is perfectly positioned and aligned.2. Working from inside the vehicle, fold down the tab securing the rear crossmember to the pillar.
1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.
1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.
- Work on the lower, internal part of the rear pillar.1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the areas shown in the diagram.
- Work on the internal part of the rear pillar.1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.
1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.