Refitting

   Op. 7210E20 R.R. BONNET

1. Use the hack sawing machine following the cutting lines illustrated in the diagram, taking care to only cut the panel of the outer part.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.

2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds that are not accessible to the chamfering machine.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

3. Remove the outer part of the pillar from the vehicle.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

2. Remove the inner part of the pillar from the vehicle.

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a hammer and dolly block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously treated areas.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint.

Removing

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

1. Position the inner replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the openings made previously.

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

1. Smooth the weld spots with a grinding disk.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the inner replacement part and the vehicle.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint.

1. Work at the bench and cut the outer replacement part, at the points shown in the diagram, making sure that a section of the panel remains for overlapping.

2. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

3. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

1. Position the outer replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

2. Use the circular saw to cut the edges of the panel so that the join line is perfect.

- Remove the replacement part, the excess panels and the components used for the adjustment.

1. Position the outer replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the openings made previously.

4. Use an MIG welder to seam-weld in the join areas.

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

1. Smooth the weld spots with a grinding disk.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the inner replacement part and the vehicle.

- Proceed with the painting stage.

    Op. 7210A46 R R (COMPLETE) UPPER FRONT STRUT (ONE) LH OR RH