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Rear lamp panel, 5D

Rear lamp panel, 5D

Certain welded joints on the car may be MIG brazed with bronze as the filling material. A MIG brazed seam may be recognized from the gold colour of the joint. A MIG brazing must always be replaced by a new MIG brazing.

Warning

Repairs to MIG brazing using conventional welding methods and normal filler material are forbidden. Cracks can arise which can impair performance in a collision.


To remove


1. Cut the rear light panel as illustrated.


2. Drill out the spot welds through the double panel (shaded grey).

3. Drill out the spot welds.


4. Drill out the spot-welds on the inside.


5. Grind away the MIG brazed seam welds.


6. Knock loose the panel.

7. Align any deformed sheet metal or panels.


To fit


1. Cut the replacement panel so that it fits against the cuts previously made.

2. Drill holes for plug welding where appropriate.

3. Grind clean the surfaces to be spot and plug welded.

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

5. Position the new spare part so that the joint can be but-welded.

6. Measure out the precise position of the spare part using the alignment jig measuring system and Body dimensions, 4D, 5D . Secure with a few welding clamps.

7. Spot and plug weld on the spare part.


8. Spot and plug weld on the spare part.


9. Seam weld the joint.

Warning

Repairs to MIG brazing using conventional welding methods and normal filler material are forbidden. Cracks can arise which can impair performance in a collision.



10. Seam weld with MIG brazing.

11. Grind the welds.

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

13. Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.

14. Seal joints and seams with sealant.

15. Apply anti-corrosion agent after painting. Use Terotex HV 400 or Mercasol 1.