Section of inner side panel, 5D
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Section of inner side panel, 5D
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The side panel and rear section of the door frame must be removed.
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2.
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Position the car in an aligning bench.
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3.
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Cut the inner side panel as shown. Be careful not to damage the reinforcement on the C-pillar.
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Drill out the spot-welds that secure the inner side panel. Grind down the seam welds in the wheel housing.
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5.
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Tap loose the inner side panel and align any damaged sheet metal or panels.
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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 couple of welding clamps. Adjust the exact position using the aligning bench measuring system.
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Cut through the spare part and body at the same time so that the joints can be welded edge-to-edge.
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Grind the surfaces to be welded on the spare part and the body.
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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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12.
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Put the outer side panel and door frame in place and check the fit.
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13.
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Remove the side panel and door frame.
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14.
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Weld on the inner side panel.
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15.
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All-weld the joints.
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Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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18.
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Apply primer to all ground surfaces. Use Standox 1K Primer.
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19.
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Fit the door frame and rear wing.
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