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Section of inner side panel, 5D

Section of inner side panel, 5D


1. The side panel and rear section of the door frame must be removed.

2. Position the car in an aligning bench.

3. Cut the inner side panel as shown. Be careful not to damage the reinforcement on the C-pillar.


4. Drill out the spot-welds that secure the inner side panel. Grind down the seam welds in the wheel housing.


5. Tap loose the inner side panel and align any damaged sheet metal or panels.

6. Cut the spare part so that it overlaps the intended joint line by approximately three centimetres.

7. Fit the spare part and fixate with a couple of welding clamps. Adjust the exact position using the aligning bench measuring system.

8. Cut through the spare part and body at the same time so that the joints can be welded edge-to-edge.

9. Grind the surfaces to be welded on the spare part and the body.

10. Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be spot-welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.

11. Fit the spare part and fixate with a couple of welding clamps.

12. Put the outer side panel and door frame in place and check the fit.

13. Remove the side panel and door frame.

14. Weld on the inner side panel.


15. All-weld the joints.


16. Grind the welds.

17. Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

18. Apply primer to all ground surfaces. Use Standox 1K Primer.

19. Fit the door frame and rear wing.