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 vehicle 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
Disconnect the battery
Remove - refit: the intermediate side panel window (according to equipment)
Detrim-retrim
- The floor (partly)
- The side panel
Release the wiring harnesses
Protect the interior of the passenger compartment
Identification of replacement parts
| reference | designation | thickness | nature/classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | intermediate side panel assembly | - | - |
| (1a) | intermediate side panel | 0,77 mm | ADX (*) |
| (1b) | bottom vertical stiffener | 0,77 mm | ADX (*) |
Replacement part preparation
Drill 6,5 mm holes for later plug welding
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
Cut out the spot welds
Cut out the spot welds
Cut out the spot welds
Cut out the spot welds
Remove: the intermediate side panel
Bodywork cleaning and preparation
Prepare the mating edges and protect them using a weldable primer
Adjustment
Position: the intermediate side panel (glazed)
Check the fit
Welding
Weld with electric spot welds
Weld with MAG plug welds
Grind the MAG plug welds
Weld with MAG plug welds
MAG weld with beads in succession
Grind the MAG weld beads
NoteExecute beads of MAG welding 30 mm long with a welding interval of 20 mm
MAG weld with beads in succession
Grind the MAG weld beads
NoteExecute beads of MAG welding 30 mm long with a welding interval of 20 mm
Sealing protection
Apply a phosphate-print layer on the zone laid bare
Apply a sealing mastic of type "A1"
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