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
Removing - refitting
- Sliding side door trim
- The side sliding door
Identification of the replacement parts
Figure 1
(1) intermediate upper RH closing panel
Preparation of the new part
Figure 2
Mark then drill to Ø 6 mm for later plug welding (16 holes)
Prepare the mating edges
Cutting out
Figure 3
Cut out the spot welds
Figure 4
Cut the closing panel 1 cm approx. from the edge so as to separate the RH and L.H. rows of weld spots more easily
Cut out the spot welds
Remove the intermediate upper RH closing panel
Figure 5
Cut out the spot welds
Remove the roof central bow RH support (2)
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Figure 6
Align then prepare the mating edges
Figure 7
Protect the edges of the original and the new part with welding primer
Figure 8
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)
Welding
Figure 9
Weld with plug welds
Grind the plug welds
Figure 10
Weld with plug welds
Grind the plug welds
Figure 11
Weld with plug welds
Figure 12
Weld with plug welds
Grind the plug welds
Figure 13
Refit the roof central bow RH support (2)
Weld with plug welds
Grind the plug welds
Sealing
Figure 14
Apply a phosphate-print layer to the zones laid bare
Apply a sealing mastic of type "A4" (see the relevant operation)
Protection
Paint then spray into the hollow sections, product index C5, in the repair zone (see the relevant operation)
Reinitialisation
Reconnect the battery
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery