A-pillar outer panel, CV
A-pillar outer panel, CV |
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.
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Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.
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2. |
Remove the
Front wing
,
Bonnet
and
Door
.
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3. |
Drill out the spot welds as illustrated. Drill out the upper welds only so that the nut piece follows.
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4. |
Grind away the welds, according to the illustration. Note that the seam welds are MIG brazed.
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5. |
Knock loose the reinforcement.
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6. |
Cut the windscreen frame outer panel 250 mm from the outer edge of the A-pillar. Do not cut the underlying panel.
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7. |
Grind the seam welds as illustrated.
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8. |
Drill out the spot welds holding the A-pillar outer panel.
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9. |
Tap away the A-pillar outer panel and align any deformed sheet metal or panels.
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10. |
Drill holes for plug welding in the new A-pillar outer panel.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be plug welded. Use Teroson Zink Spray
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Place the A-pillar outer panel in fitting position and secure it with welding clamps.
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13. |
Align the A-pillar outer panel exactly.
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14. |
Plug weld the A-pillar outer panel.
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15. |
All-weld the joint at the upper end of the upper A-pillar outer panel.
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Seam weld the A-pillar outer panel as illustrated.
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Seam weld and continuous weld on the outside of the front wheel housing. Note that the welds must be MIG brazed.
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19. |
Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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20. |
Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces. Use Standox 1K.
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Use Terostat 1K-PUR to seal joints and metal folds.
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22. |
Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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23. |
Fit the
Front wing
,
Bonnet
and
Door
.
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