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
- Headlamp
- Front door
- Front mud flaps
- Front wing
Release the wiring harnesses
Protect the interior of the passenger compartment
Identification of the replacement parts
| reference | designation | thickness (mm) | nature/classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | side panel front reinforcement | 0,97 | ADX (*) |
Replacement part preparation
Drill 6,5 mm holes for later plug welding
Preparation of the mating edges and protection with a weldable primer
Cutting out
Cut the spot welds to Ø 8 mm
Remove the passenger compartment front strengthener
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Adjustment
Fit
- The cabin side front strengthener
- The front wing
Check the fit
Remove the front wing
Welding
Weld with MAG plug welds
Grind the MAG plug welds
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