Section of radiator member
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Section of radiator member
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The radiator crossmember is best joined when only one side is damaged. In such cases, the front wing on the undamaged side need not be removed.
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Drill out the spot-welds.
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2.
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Cut loose the damaged section of the radiator cross-member.
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3.
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Align any deformed sheet metal or panels.
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4.
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Cut the spare part so that it overlaps the intended joint line by approximately two centimetres.
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Fit the spare part and fixate with a few welding clamps. Fit the wing, close the bonnet and fit the spare part.
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Cut through the spare part and the old radiator member at the same time so that the joint can be welded edge-to-edge.
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Grind clean the surfaces to be welded on the spare part and on the body.
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Apply welding primer on the surfaces to be spot-welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Secure the spare part with a couple of tack welds. Hang up the wing, close the bonnet and position the spare part.
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10.
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All-weld the joint on the radiator member.
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Spot-weld the radiator member to the wheel housing.
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Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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14.
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Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces. Use Standox 1K Fullprimer.
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15.
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Seal joints and sheet metal flanges with sealant. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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