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Side panel, outer, CV

Side panel, outer, CV

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

2. Grind away the MIG brazings to the side panel.


3. Drill out the spot welds on the outside of the side panel.

4. Drill out the spot welds on the side panel.


5. Drill out the spot welds.


6. Drill out the spot welds for the nut washer to the striking plate.


7. Saw out a hatch for access to the underlying spot welds and cutting.


8. Knock away the side panel and break it loose from the adhesive. Align any deformed metal.


9. Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.

10. Drill all the holes for plug-welding in the spare part

11. Position the spare part and check the fit. Adjust as necessary.

12. Lift away the spare part.

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

14. Apply body adhesive as illustrated. Use Teromix 6700.


15. Put the side panel in place. Position it precisely and fix with welding clamps.

16. Spot and plug weld the side panel externally.


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.


17. Seam weld the side panel. Note that the seam welds must be MIG brazed.

18. Spot and plug weld the side panel.


19. Spot and plug weld the side panel.


20. Plug and seam weld the inside.


21. Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

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

23. Seal joints and sheet metal flanges with sealant. Use 1K-PUR.

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