Removing
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Refitting
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Removing
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- 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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1. Use a jigsaw following the cutting lines shown in the diagram. - 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 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
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Removing
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1. Work at the bench and cut the 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. |
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1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps. - Fit the door housing seal and the door itself. - 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. |
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1. Apply thermo-expandable sealant to the surface shown in the diagram. |
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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 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. |
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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. - Proceed with the painting stage. |
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