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Puma 1998 (06.1997-12.2001)
Mechanical Repairs
5 Body and Paint / 501 Body and Paint
501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation
Front Side Member Section
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member Section
Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)
Removal and Installation
General Equipment
Measuring and straightening system
Materials
Name
Specification
Side member
Side member lock panel
Removal
General Instructions.
Fenders, crossmembers, hood lock panel and apron panel are already removed as sectional replacements before the start of repairs.
NOTE:
Cut on side member must be directly before the resistance weld seam.
Side member
Cut.
NOTE:
The side member lock panel cut must be offset to the front in relation to the side member cut point.
Side member lock panel
Cut point.
Installation
Side member
Continuous MIG seam weld.
Side member lock panel
Continuous MIG seam weld.
Puddle weld.
Supporting bracket
Puddle weld.
Mechanical Repairs
5 Body and Paint / 501 Body and Paint
501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation
Front Side Member Section
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