WarningObserve the safety and cleanliness recommendations
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
WarningThe number of spot welds necessary for the assembly of a new part must be identical to the number of spot welds fixing the original part
Additional operations
Release the wiring harnesses
Protect the interior of the passenger compartment
Replace: sill web
Identification of replacement parts
| reference | designation | thickness | nature/classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | inner sill assembly | ||
| (1a) | inner sill | 1,17 mm | HLE (**) |
| (1b) | brake pipe support | 1,17 mm | ADX (*) |
| (1c) | seat base mounting outer strengthener | 1,17 mm | HLE (**) |
| (1d) | sliding door exterior half-casing support | 1,17 mm | ADX (*) |
| (1e) | sliding side door lower rail inner half-unit | 0,77 mm | HLE (**) |
| (1f) | front seat base cross member end piece | 1,17 mm | ADX (*) |
| (1g) | intermediate seat crossmember end piece | 1,47 mm | ADX (*) |
Cutting out
Cut out the spot welds
Cut out the spot welds
Cut out the spot welds; using a mill of Ø 8 mm
Mark then cut
Remove the sill part assembly core
Cut out the spot welds
Remove the sill assembly core
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Adjustment
Position the inner sill assembly
Check the fits and clearances
Welding
Electric spot welding
Electric spot welding
Weld with MAG plug welds
Grind the MAG plug welds
MAG weld with beads in succession
Sealing protection
Apply a phosphate-print layer to the zones laid bare
Apply a sealing mastic of type "A1"
Spray liquid wax into the hollow sections "C5"
Reinitialisation
Carry out the additional operations
WarningPerform the operations to be carried out following reconnection of the battery