Crossmember, CV

Crossmember, CV

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

Remove the Bootlid and Soft top cover .

Cut the crossmember 30 mm from the outer edge of the upper panel on both sides. Lift aside the crossmember.

Drill out the upper spot welds to the lower crossmember panel on the relevant side.

Drill out the lower spot welds to the lower crossmember panel on the relevant side.

Tap the lower crossmember panel loose. Align any damaged sheet metal or panels.

Tap both remaining sections of the upper crossmember panel loose. Align any damaged sheet metal or panels.

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

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

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Place the lower crossmember panel in fitting position on the body and secure it with welding clamps.

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Position the upper section without applying adhesive. Secure with welding clamps.

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Place some welds in the lower section to secure it. Do not weld the upper section.

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Lift off the upper section.

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All-weld the lower section's joint.

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

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Apply body adhesive to the water ducts on both side panels. Use Teromix 6700.

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Place the upper section in fitting position and secure it with welding clamps.

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Spot and plug weld the upper and lower crossmember panel from the top side.

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Spot and plug weld the lower crossmember panel on the relevant side.

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

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Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces. Use Standox 1K.

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

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

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Fit the Bootlid and Soft top cover .