PRE-RELEASE
Suspension tower
| Suspension tower |
| To remove |
The illustrations show the right-hand side of a RHD car.
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Drill out the spot welds on the suspension tower. (The lower illustration is taken from underneath.)
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| 2. |
Tap out the suspension tower.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Straighten and grind the surfaces of the replacement panel and body that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces that are to be plug or spot welded.
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Fit the replacement panel in place and secure it with some welding clamps.
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Secure the suspension tower with spot and plug welds.
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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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| 8. |
Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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| 9. |
Apply rust protector after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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