Replacing side panel bottom section
Installation Location
Scheme 659
Note. All straightening work on the body in the connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced must be completed before the damaged parts are removed.
Scheme 660
1. Cut off bottom part of side section.
1.1. Cut the welded joint on the bottom part of the side section using the spotweld cutter (areas -A, B- and -C, D- ). see scheme 67, (Scheme 659).
Scheme 661
Scheme 662
2. Remove bottom part of side section.
Scheme 663
1. Clean welding and sealing areas.
1.1. Clean the body connection flanges of undersealing, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connection flange until bare.
Scheme 664
Scheme 665
Scheme 666
1. Clean welding and sealing areas.
1.1. Grind both sides of the connection flange of the bottom part of the side section in the marked areas -A, B- and -C, D- until bare using a rotary brush. (Scheme 663), (Scheme 664).
Scheme 667
2. Drill holes for plug welding using inert gas.
2.1. On the fastening flange -A, B- and -C- of the bottom part of the side section, bore holes with ø = 7 mm or punch them using a hole punch. Maintain spacing as on the old part. (Scheme 665), (Scheme 666).