WarningThis vehicle has been designed using the new panel grades HLE - THLE - UHLE - TRIP - 22Mnb5, with tensile strengths between 400 and 1300 MPa (mega Pascal) with 2 - 4 or 6 coatings, depending on the assemblies; the welding parameters of these panels are very different from those used for welding mild steels; it is imperative that the parameters indicated in these methods are strictly observed using the welding equipment (new generation) approved by PEUGEOT which conforms to our specifications; only this equipment is able to carry out a quality repair guaranteeing the level of safety required for this type of operation
WarningThis vehicle has been designed using the mig brazing process technique; when repairing the structure, all the connections concerned must be welded using the same procedure; any other technique is prohibited
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
Replacement
- Side panel (front structure)
- Centre pillar stiffener
Identification of the replacement parts
(1) windscreen pillar core
Preparation of the new part
Mark out then drill 4 6,5 mm diameter holes according to the dimensions indicated for subsequent spot welding
Mark out then drill 2 6,5 mm diameter holes according to the dimensions indicated for subsequent spot welding
Cutting out
Grind the beads of cupro-solder (as (A))
Cut out the spot welds
- (B) 4 point in 2 thicknesses 1,17/1,17 (mm)
- (C) 25 point in 2 thicknesses 1,17/1,17 (mm)
- (D) 12 point in 2 thicknesses 1,17/1,17 (mm)
- (E) 4 point in 2 thicknesses 1,17/1,17 (mm)
- (F) 1 point in 2 thicknesses 1,17/2,00 (mm)
Remove: windscreen pillar core
Separating
Prepare the mating edges
Protect the edges of the original and the new part with welding primer
Adjustment
Fit: windscreen pillar core
Check the fits and clearances
Check the fits and clearances
Welding
MIG plug weld: (E) 4 point in 2 thicknesses 1,17/1,17 (mm)
Weld following A 2 beads of cupro-solder
The weld lines (B - C - D - F) are to be made with
- Body side front part
- Side panel (centre structure)
Protection
Spray liquid wax into the box sections (C5)