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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.

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.



1. Remove Part of side plate, 5D .

Important

Do not cut the metal underneath.


2. Cut the reinforcement as illustrated.


3. Drill out the spot-welds on the outside.

4. Two spot welds are to be drilled through a double panel as illustrated (shaded grey).


5. Drill out the spot-welds in the luggage compartment.


6. Grind away the MIG brazing.


7. Knock loose the panel.

8. Align any deformed sheet metal or panels.


To fit


1. Cut and position the spare part.

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

3. Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.

4. Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be welded. Use Teroson Zink Spray.

5. 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 .

6. Spot and plug weld on the spare part.


7. Drill holes for plug welding. Drill the holes through two panels.


8. Spot and plug weld on the spare part on the outside.


9. Position the new reinforcement pieces on the outside. Spot and plug weld on the reinforcement pieces.

10. 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.


11. MIG braze as illustrated.


12. Grind the welds.

13. Apply rust proofing to the joint.

14. Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be spot and plug welded.

15. Fit Part of side plate, 5D .