Rear section of outer sill reinforcement (conv.)
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Rear section of outer sill reinforcement (conv.)
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Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.
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2.
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Remove the side panel.
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3.
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Remove the rear section of the door frame.
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4.
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Remove the outer B pillar reinforcement.
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5.
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Cut the sill reinforcement as illustrated.
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Drill out the spot welds and grind away the seam welds.
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7.
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Knock away the sill reinforcement and align any deformed metalwork.
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8.
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Cut the new sill reinforcement roughly to size so that it will overlap the joint.
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Put the new sill reinforcement in place and secure it with some welding clamps.
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10.
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Cut through both the new and the old sill reinforcement simultaneously so that the joint can be butt-welded.
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Remove the new sill reinforcement and drill holes for plug welding.
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Grind clean the surfaces to be welded.
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Use a grinder to clean the areas on the body that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces which are to be spot welded or plug welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Put the sill reinforcement in place and secure it with some welding clamps.
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Spot weld the sill reinforcement in a couple of places to keep it in place. The remaining spot welds are welded simultaneously with the sill panel.
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Plug weld the sill reinforcement in place.
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All-weld the joint on the sill reinforcement.
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Wash off surplus welding primer. Welding primer makes for poorer adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.
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21.
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Seal joints and metal folds with putty. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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23.
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Fit the B pillar reinforcement, door frame and side panel.
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