WarningDepending on the operation to be carried out, observe the instructions for chocking up the vehicle
WarningDeactivate the pneumatic suspension before lifting the vehicle (2 or 4 post lift, workshop jack or customer's jack)
WarningObserve the elementary rules of hygiene and safety (wear a face mask to protect against fumes and vapour - work in a well ventilated space)
WarningAll of the stripped surfaces must be protected by means of the approved electrolytic rezincing process
Additional operations
Disconnect the battery
Remove-refit the following components
- Front bumper
- Splash shield
- Lower front impact absorbers
- Engine compartment lower crossmember
- Headlamp
- Cooling radiator
- Cooling condensor
- Air cleaner (left side)
- Air cleaner (left side)
- Subframe extension
- Screenwash reservoir (right hand side)
- Steering pump (right hand side)
Detach: the electrical harnesses
Protect the interior of the passenger compartment
Identification of the replacement parts
| reference | designation | thickness (mm) | nature/classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | front sill section | 1,95 | HLE (*) |
(*) HLE = high strength steel
Cutting out
Cut out the spot welds
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Adjustment
Fit
- The front sill section
- The front bumper crossmember
Check the fit of the sill section with the front bumper crossmember
Remove the front bumper crossmember
Use the approved checking and measuring equipment
Welding
Weld with electric spot welds
Sealing protection
Apply a phosphate-print layer on the zone laid bare
Paint then spray into the hollow sections, product index C5, in the repair zone
Reinitialisation
Carry out the additional operations
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery