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)
WarningBefore disconnecting the battery, partially open the door windows
Additional operations
Disconnect the battery
Remove-refit the following components
- Longeron front trim
- Front door
- Front seat
Detrim-trim the floor carpet (partly)
Release the wiring harnesses
Replacement part
Figure 1
(1) outer sill
Replacement part preparation
Figure 2
Mark then saw out (at "a" and "b")
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Separating
Figure 3
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
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Welding
Figure 4
Fit the exterior longeron (1)
Weld by MAG bead (at "c" and "d")
Weld with electric spot welds
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)