145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   R.R. LOWER FRONT STRUT/SIDE PANEL (COMPLETE) (ONE) LEFT OR RIGHT   7210A35   

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Removing ( Refitting )

   Op. 7210E20 R.R. BONNET

   Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

   Op. 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING

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

   Op. 7210A31 R R FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT DOME, (ONE) LH OR RH

- Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the body alignment measurements with suitable equipment (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

- Straighten the body as necessary.


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- 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.

2. Grind the weld spots not accessible using the drill.

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

3. Remove the part from the vehicle.


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- 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.


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Refitting ( 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.


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

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

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


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- 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.


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

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


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1. Apply weldable paint to the end of the part.


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

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.


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

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

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


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1. Smooth the weld spots with a grinding disk.

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


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

    Op. 7210A31 R R FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT DOME, (ONE) LH OR RH

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

    Op. 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING

    Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

    Op. 7210E20 R.R. BONNET