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
Remove-refit the following components
- Front door
- Front seat
Detrim-trim the floor carpet (partly)
Release the wiring harnesses
Replacement part
Outer sill
Replacement part preparation
Figure 1
(1) outer sill
Mark then saw out (at "a" and "b")
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Separating
Figure 2
NoteDo not cut the exterior longeron (1) in the area of the front pillar (2), by reason of the proximity of the strengthener
Mark then saw out (at "c" and "d")
Remove the spot welds with an 8 mm drill
Remove the exterior longeron (1)
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Figure 3
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Welding
Fit the exterior longeron (1)
Weld by MAG bead (at "c" and "d") (see figure 2)
Weld with electric spot welds (see figure 2)
Sealing - protection
Paint then spray into the hollow sections, product index C5, in the repair zone
Reinitialisation
Reconnect the battery
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery (see the relevant operation)