Side panel assembly, CV

/ 9-3 (9440) / 2005 / 8. Body / Body / Body panel / Adjustment/replacement / Side panel assembly, CV

1.	Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.

2.	Grind the seam welds to the side panel.

3.	Drill out the spot welds to the outside of the side panel.

4.	Drill out the spot welds to the side panel.

5.	Drill out the spot-welds.

6.	Tap the side panel loose and remove the panel from the adhesive. Align any damaged sheet metal or panels.

7.	Grind all the surfaces that are to be welded.

8.	Drill all the holes for plug welding in the replacement panel.

9.	Align the replacement panel and check the alignment. Adjust if necessary.

10.	Lift aside the replacement panel.

11.	Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be spot and plug welded. Use Teroson Zink Spray.

12.	Apply body adhesive as illustrated. Use Teromix 6700.

13.	Place the side panel into position. Align it exactly and secure it with welding clamps.

14.	Spot and plug weld the outside of the side panel.

15.	Seam weld the side panel.

16.	Spot and plug weld the side panel.

17.	Spot and plug weld the side panel.

18.	Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

19.	Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces. Use Standox 1K.

20.	Seal joints and seams with sealant. Use 1K-PUR.

21.	Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.

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