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Body Frame - Removal, Replacement and Installation (Xc): Overview Volvo V70 II

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 10 illustrations ~238 words

Scheme 240

Scheme 240: Replacing A-post and reinforcement

Cut off the damaged section.

Note. Do not cut the A-post lower than 100 mm from the roof edge. There is reinforcement below this.

Align the mating surfaces.

Align and secure the inner A-post.

Weld into place

Scheme 241

Scheme 241

Weld the bracket into place.

Measurements. See Front section, alignment chart .

Scheme 242

Scheme 242

Align and secure the cowl side reinforcement to the A-post reinforcement.

Tack weld.

Scheme 243

Scheme 243

Align and secure the outer cowl side to the outer A-post.

Weld into place.

Scheme 244

Scheme 244: Body side, inner, replacing

Use holes as guides

Cut through a hole.

Align the component.

Weld into place.

Scheme 245

Scheme 245

Weld the bracket for the central electrical unit into place.

Note. Applies to the left-hand side only.

Scheme 246

Scheme 246: B-post, replacing

Pull out the damaged section.

Cut, grind or saw off the damaged components.

The B-post cut is displaced as illustrated.

Dimension C = 50 mm.

Scheme 247

Scheme 247

Secure the B-post inner door sill.

Weld into place.

Scheme 248

Scheme 248

Secure the B-post reinforcement.

Weld into place.

Scheme 249

Scheme 249

Align the outer B-post and outer door sill.

Saw and weld the sill and the door sill.

Spot-weld at the underside towards the rear of the sill.

Seam-weld the joint.