Preparation

1. Using a circular saw, cut following the lines shown in the diagram, without damaging the underlying areas.

• Using a rotating brush, clean the areas to be spot-cut to show up the welding points.

1. Using a chamfering machine, remove the accessible welding points; remove the remaining welding points using a drill.
2. Open the clinch tabs.

• Remove the door sill rail cutting away the sealant if necessary.

PREPARATION

1. Working on a bench with a jig saw cut the new door sill rail allowing enough or overlapping.
2. Trace out the rail and drill with a 5 mm bit as shown in the diagram.

• Using a rotating brush, clean the areas which are to be welded .

1. Apply a thick layer of electroweldable protection to the lower part of the door sill rail and in the rear wheel housing.