Part of D-pillar
Part of D-pillar |
To remove |
Certain welded joints on the car may be MIG brazed with bronze as the filling material. A MIG brazed seam can be identified by the gold colour of the joint. MIG brazing must always be replaced by new MIG brazing.
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Remove
Part of side plate, 5D
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Cut the reinforcement as illustrated.
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Drill out the spot-welds on the outside.
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Two spot welds are to be drilled through a double panel as illustrated (shaded grey).
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Drill out the spot-welds in the luggage compartment.
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Grind away the MIG brazing.
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Knock loose the panel.
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Align any deformed sheet metal or panels.
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To fit |
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Cut and position the spare part.
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Drill holes for plug-welding in the spare part.
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Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be welded. Use Teroson Zink Spray.
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Position the spare part and secure it with a few welding clamps. Measure the precise position of the D-pillar using the alignment jig measurement system and
Body dimensions, 4D, 5D
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Spot and plug weld on the spare part.
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Drill holes for plug welding. Drill the holes through two panels.
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Spot and plug weld on the spare part on the outside.
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Position the new reinforcement pieces on the outside. Spot and plug weld on the reinforcement pieces.
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Seam weld the joint.
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MIG braze as illustrated.
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Grind the welds.
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Apply rust proofing to the joint.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be spot and plug welded.
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Fit
Part of side plate, 5D
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