WarningAll of the stripped surfaces must be protected by means of the approved electrolytic rezincing process (see the relevant operation)
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
Replacement
- Front half-panel assembly (see the relevant operation)
- Front bumper crossmember
Release the wiring harnesses
Identification of the replacement parts
Front panel support
Cutting out
Cut out the weld bead (on each side)
Remove the front panel support
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Prepare the mating edges
Align the mating edges and protect them with a weldable primer
Adjustment
Present the component for adjustment
Check the fits and clearances (see the relevant operation)
Use the approved checking and measuring equipment
Welding
Stitch weld (on each side)
Reinitialisation
Reconnect the battery
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery