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)
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
Disconnect the battery
Remove - refit
- The front bumper
- The scuttle grille
- Headlamp
- The front wing
- The bonnet
- The front door
- The fascia
- The windscreen
Detrim-retrim
- The bulkhead
- The front floor panel (partly)
Release the wiring harnesses
Protect the interior of the passenger compartment
Replace: passenger compartment side front strengthener
Information
| reference | designation |
|---|---|
| (1) | front pillar lower strengthener expanding insert |
| (2) | front pillar upper strengthener exterior expanding insert |
Cut-away possibilities on the body side
WarningTo avoid damaging the expanding inserts, cutting zones near an expanding insert must be applied at a safety distance of more than 30 mm
Identification of the replacement parts
| reference | designation |
|---|---|
| (1) | front pillar upper strengthener exterior expanding insert |
| (2) | front pillar lower strengthener expanding insert |
| reference | designation | thickness (mm) | nature/classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| (3) | front pillar assembly | ||
| (3a) | body side front part | 0,97 | ADX (*) |
| (3b) | outer sill | 0,97 | ADX (*) |
Replacement part preparation
Mark then cut (as "a", "b") (final cuts)
NoteThe cutting lines "a","b" are indicated as an example only. the dimensions vary depending on the different cases of replacement of the front pillar. the safety distances near the inflating inserts alone remain valid
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Drill 6,5 mm holes for later plug welding
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Cutting out
Cut out the spot welds
Mark then cut (as "c") (temporary cuttings)
Cut out the spot welds
Mark then cut (as "d") (temporary cuttings)
Remove the front pillar
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Apply a filling adhesive "A2"
Fit the inflating insert
Adjustment
Position: the front pillar assembly
Check the fit
Adjust the cut lines (as "e", "f") (final cuts)
Welding
MAG weld with beads in succession (as "g")
Grind the MAG weld beads
Weld with electric spot welds
MAG weld with beads in succession (as "h")
Grind the MAG weld beads
Weld with electric spot welds
Weld with MAG plug welds
Grind the MAG plug welds
Sealing protection
Apply a phosphate-print layer on the zone laid bare
Apply a sealing mastic of type "A1"
Apply a sealing mastic of type "A1"
Paint then spray into the hollow sections, product index C5, in the repair zone
Apply an anti-chip layer (type "C4")
Reinitialisation
Carry out the additional operations
Reconnect the battery
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery