Removing
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Refitting
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- 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.
1. Using the vibrating knife with the special blade, cut the sealant between the rib and the roof.- 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 the drill to chamfer the spot welds that are not accessible to the chamfering machine.- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.- Remove the panel offcuts.
- 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.Remove the residues of sealant.2. Apply electro-weldable paint.
Refitting
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Removing
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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.
- Restore the sealant on the rib.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 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 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 after having applied primer.
Removing
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Refitting
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- 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.
