PRE-RELEASE
Rear bumper abutment, 5D
| Rear bumper abutment, 5D |
| To remove |
Certain welded joints on the car may be MIG brazed with bronze as the filling material. A MIG brazed seam may be recognized from the gold colour of the joint. A MIG brazing must always be replaced by a new MIG brazing.
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Warning
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Drill out the spot-welds in the luggage compartment.
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Drill out the spot welds.
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Grind away the MIG brazed seam welds.
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Knock out the rear bumper abutment.
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Align any deformed sheet metal or panels.
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| To fit |
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Drill holes for plug-welding in the spare part.
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Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces that are to be welded.
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Put the new rear bumper abutment in place and secure it with a few welding clamps. Check the fit using the alignment bench measuring system.
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Lower the tailgate and check the fit of the rear bumper abutment.
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Spot and plug weld on the rear bumper abutment.
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Spot and plug weld in the luggage compartment.
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Seam weld on the rear bumper abutment using MIG brazing.
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Grind the welds.
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Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
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Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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Apply PVC substitute to the bottom of the rear bumper abutment.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent after painting.
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