- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.1. Remove the spot welds using a disc grinder.2. Using the hammer and chisel, remove the flange from the vehicle.
- 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-weldable paint.
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1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.2. Use an MIG welder to seam-weld in the join areas.
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.
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Op. 7210A15 R.R. FRONT WING/HEADLAMP HOUSING CROSSMEMBER Op. 7210A18 R.R FRONT CROSSMEMBER - Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the body alignment measurements with suitable equipment (reference rigs, templates or gauges).- Straighten the body as necessary.
