WarningThis vehicle is designed for, and contructed with, the use of MIG brazing in a body repair, all the joints must be welded using the same technology any other technique is prohibited
WarningAll of the stripped surfaces must be protected by means of the approved electrolytic rezincing process
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
Replacement
- Front pillar
- Outer sill closing panel
Part required in order to carry out the method
(1) front pillar web
Cutting out
Cut out by milling out the spot welds
Grind and cut out the stitch weld (in direction A)
Remove the front pillar web
Separating
Prepare the mating edges
Protect the edges of the original and the new part with welding primer
Adjustment
Apply sealing and welding mastic
Apply supporting structural adhesive (in direction B)
Fit
- The front pillar web
- The outer longeron closing panel
- The front pillar
NoteEven out the clearances
Remove
- The front pillar
- The outer longeron closing panel
Welding
Weld with electric spot welds
Weld with mig brazing stitch welds, through the interior of the vehicle (in direction C)