501103 - 7210B25 REARSCREEN BASE CROSSMEMBER

The vehicle should be in the following condition before the operation: rearscreen removed, boot lid removed.

Removing ( Refitting ) - Check whether the components connected are distorted through the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable test equipment (test benches, templates or jigs).- Carry out any straightening operations to the bodyshell before cutting the component.1. Make cuts (1a) and (1b) using a power saw.2. Remove the spot welds along the perimeter of the crossmember using a chamfering machine. - Remove the crossmember. Refitting ( Removing ) - Straighten the edges of the panel along the surface of the bodyshell involved.1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment using a rotary brush from the entire inner (1a) and outer (1b) perimeter of the replacement part and apply electro-galvanizing paint. 1. Grind the surface of the bodyshell affected by the welding and apply electro-galvanizing paint to the surface treated. 1. Position the replacement part (1a) and secure it using self-locking clamps (1b).- Check that the replacement part is correctly positioned. 1. Spot weld along the perimeter of the replacement part.2. Braze at points (2a) and (2b). - Check that the welded component is correctly positioned.- Level the spot welds using a disc grinder.- Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the parts ground.

When the operation is completed, refit the elements removed previously.