WarningAll of the stripped surfaces must be protected by means of the approved electrolytic rezincing process (reference C8)
WarningObserve the elementary rules of hygiene and safety (wear a face mask to protect against fumes and vapour - work in a well ventilated space)
Additional operations
Disconnect the battery negative terminal
Remove-refit the following components
- Front bumper
- Headlamp
- Front central beam
- Lower beam
- Radiator
Move aside the electrical harnesses
Move aside the piping
Replacement part
Upper panel and panel support
Replacement part preparation
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Separating
Remove the lower crossmember (1)
Remove the spot welds using an 8 mm drill (at "a")
Remove the upper panel and the panel support
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Welding
Fit
- The upper panel and the panel support
- The lower crossmember (1)
Weld with MIG / MAG plug welds (at "b")
Grind the MIG / MAG plug welds
Weld with electric spot welds (at "c")
Sealing - protection
Paint then spray into the hollow sections, product index C5, in the repair zone
Reinitialisation
Reconnect the battery negative terminal
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery (see the relevant operation)