Centre sill, CV

/ 9-3 (9440) / 2010 / 8. Body / Body / Body panel / Adjustment/replacement / Centre sill, CV

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

2.	Remove Front wing , Door , Outer front sill and Side panel, assembly, CV .

3.	Drill out the spot welds.

4.	Drill out the spot welds (rear welds at the wheel housing).

5.	Tap loose the centre sill. In order to access the upper section the overhead panel must be bent up slightly.

6.	Straighten any distorted panel. Grind all surfaces to be welded.

7.	Drill holes for plug-welding in the spare part.

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

9.	Place the centre sill in fitting position and secure it with several welding clamps.

10.	Spot and plug weld the centre sill.

11.	Smooth off 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. Use Standox 1K.

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

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

16.	Fit Side panel, assembly, CV , Outer front sill, CV , Front wing and Door .

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