PRE-RELEASE
Part of rear frame member
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The rear abutment must be removed when the frame member is to be replaced.
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The frame member must only be cut and joined behind the marking as shown. If the damage extends further, the entire frame member must be replaced. |
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Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.
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Cut the frame member.
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Drill out the spot-welds and remove the damaged part of the frame member.
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Align any sheet metal or panel damage.
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Cut the spare part so that it overlaps the intended joint line by approximately three centimetres.
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Fit the spare part and fixate with a few welding clamps. Measure out the exact position using the aligning bench measuring system.
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Cut through the spare part and the old frame member at the same time so that the joint can be welded edge-to-edge.
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Remove the spare part and grind clean the surfaces to be welded on the body and spare part.
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Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Fit the spare part and fixate with a few welding clamps.
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All-weld the joint on the frame member.
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Plug-weld the frame member to the luggage compartment floor.
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Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to the ground surfaces. Use Standox 1K Fullprimer.
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Seal joints and sheet metal flanges with sealant. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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Apply PVC substitute to the underbody. Use Terostat 9320.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to the interior of the frame member. Use Terotex HV 400 T 129 or Mercasol 3.
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