Side panel 4D
Side panel 4D |
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Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.
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Cut the outer sheet of the C-pillar 50 mm from the rear top edge and 140 mm from the front top edge. Be careful not to damage the underlying reinforcement.
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Drill out the spot-welds holding the outer side panel by the door opening.
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4. |
Drill out the spot-welds on the upper section of the moulding retainer and knock it out.
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Drill out the spot-welds holding the outer side panel by the wheel housing, rear plate and rear window.
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Knock away the side panel and straighten any deformed metalwork.
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Fitting |
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Cut the spare part so that it overlaps the joint by approximately three centimetres.
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Drill holes for plug-welding in the spare part.
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Fit the spare part and fixate with a couple of welding clamps.
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Cut through the spare part and the body together so that the joint can be welded edge-to-edge. Be careful no to damage the underlying reinforcement.
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Remove the spare part and grind clean its surfaces and those on the body that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be plug and spot-welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Fit the spare part and fixate with a couple of welding clamps.
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8. |
Plug and spot-weld the spare part.
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Spot-weld the spare part at the door frame and sill.
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10. |
All-weld the joints.
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11. |
Plug-weld the moulding retainer in the door opening.
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Smooth off the welds.
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13. |
Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
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15. |
Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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16. |
Seal the joints at the water channel with Terostat 1K-PUR T 226.
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17. |
Apply anti-corrosion agent to the interior of the side panel. Use Terotex HV 400 or Mercasol 1.
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