1. Use a hack sawing machine following the cutting lines shown in the diagram.- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.2. Use the hammer and chisel to remove the spot welds illustrated in the diagram.3. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.- Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.2. Remove the part from the vehicle.
- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a mallet and profiled block.- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas treated previously.1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.
1. Work at the bench and cut the replacement part, at the points shown in the diagram, making sure that a section of the panel remains for overlapping.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 the part at the points shown using the drill.- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
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1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.- Fit the front door housing seal and the door itself.- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.2. Use the circular saw to cut the edges of the panel so that the join line is perfect.- Remove the replacement part, the excess panels and the components used for the adjustment.
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 in the areas shown in the diagram.3. Use a MIG welder and weld the openings made previously in the replacement part.4. Use a MIG welder to seam weld in the join areas.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.- Proceed with the painting stage.
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Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR Op. 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING - Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).- Straighten the body as necessary.
