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
Replacing the outer sill
Parts required
(1) sill web
Preparation of the new part
Mark then cut the rear section of the side member core (final cutting)
Mark out then drill 8 mm holes for later plug welding
Cutting out
Cut out by milling out the spot welds (in direction A)
Grind out the MIG stitches (in direction B)
Mark then cut by means of a 1 mm grinder (preliminary cut)
Cut out by milling out the spot welds
Through the interior of the vehicle (following the arrow), cut the bead of adhesive
Remove the part sill web
Separating
Prepare the mating edges
Adjustment
Fit
- The part side member insert
- The outer sill
Align the edges, even out the clearances
Remove the exterior longeron
Draw the cut of the chassis member plate (definitive cut)
Remove the part sill web
Clean up the cut
Prepare the mating edges
Protect the edges of the original and the new part with welding primer
Apply supporting structural adhesive
Fit the partial sill web
Welding
MIG stitch weld (in direction C)
Grind the beading to the ends
Weld with electric spot welds (in direction D)
MIG plug weld (in direction E)
Grind the plug welds (in direction F)
Weld with mig brazing plug welds (in direction G)