PRE-RELEASE
Part of side panel, 5D
| Part of side panel, 5D |
Depending on the damage, there are two method variants with different locations for applying the cut: part of side panel and part of rear side panel.
| Part of side panel |
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Remove roof carrier anchor point.
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Protect the roof from weld and grinding spray.
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Cut according to the markings. Cut only through the roof panel and side panel.
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Drill out the spot welds on the roof between the C and D-pillars. Drill only through the roof panel and side panel.
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Drill out the spot welds holding the outer side panel in the door aperture and sill.
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Drill out the spot welds holding the outer side panel at the rear side window and rear bumper abutment.
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Knock loose the side panel and bend it off from the adhesive on the edge of the wheel housing. Pull out the side panel from the roof panel above.
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Align any deformed sheet metal or panels.
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Cut and position the spare part.
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Drill holes for plug-welding in the spare part.
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Grind clean the surfaces to be welded on the body and the spare part.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be spot and plug welded. Use Teroson Zink Spray
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Apply Teroson 6700 to the edge of the outer wheel housing.
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Position the spare part by moving it in under the roof and securing it with a few welding clamps.
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Drill holes for plug welding in the new side panel as illustrated.
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Spot and plug weld on the spare part.
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Seam weld the joints. Note that the weld must go through two panels, the roof panel and the side panel.
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Apply rust protector to the roof edge and side panel after painting.
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| Part of rear side panel |
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Do not cut the metal underneath. |
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Cut according to the markings.
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Drill out the spot welds.
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Knock loose the side panel and bend it loose from the adhesive on the wheel housing. Align any deformed metal.
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Adjust and align all the fitting surfaces
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Cut the spare part. Drill holes for plug welds where appropriate.
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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 welded. Use Teroson Zink Spray.
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Apply Teroson 6700 to the edge of the outer wheel housing.
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Put in place the spare part and secure it with some welding clamps.
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Spot weld on the spare part and plug weld where appropriate.
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All-weld the joints.
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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.
Apply etching primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. |
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Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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Apply rust protector to the side plate after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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