PRE-RELEASE
Part of side panel, 3D
| Part of side panel, 3D |
If the roof is undamaged, the side panel can be cut and joined further down the C-pillar. Damage to the paintwork on the roof can be avoided when the new side panel is welded on.
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The C-pillar must only be cut as described below. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the reinforcement inside the C-pillar. |
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Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.
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Cut the side panel as illustrated. Do not damage the metal underneath. The C-pillar must be cut 40 mm above the ball joint to which the gas springs are mounted.
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Drill out the spot-welds.
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Drill out the spot-welds.
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Drill out the spot-welds.
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Tap loose the side panel and align deformed or damaged panels.
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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 fit bolts through the window frame. Fixate the spare part with a couple of welding clamps.
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Cut through the spare part and body 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 the spare part.
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Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be 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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Spot-weld the spare part.
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Spot-weld the spare part.
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All-weld the joints.
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Grind the welds.
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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 all ground surfaces. Use Standox 1K Primer.
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Seal joints and sheet metal flanges with sealant. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to the interior of the side panel. Use Terotex HV 400 or Mercasol 1.
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