Preparing and positioning

1. Using a circular saw, cut the outer front side panel along the line shown in the diagram without damaging the underlying parts.

NOTE: The cut on the side panel must be approx. 50mm fron the front suspension attachment pillar.

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

2. Using a spot cutter remove the accessible welds.

Remove the remaining welds using a drill.

• Remove the outer partial front side panel and if necessary cut the sealant.

PREPARING AND POSITIONING

• Working on a bench use a jig saw to cut the new outer side panel allowing enough material for overlapping.
• Using a rotating brush clean around the edges of the inner and outer side panels on both sides of the sheet metal.
• Apply the specified electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded.

1. Position the outer side panel and overlap as shown in the diagram. Secure it using clamps and mate the edges to be welded.
2. Using a circular saw, trim the sheet metal to eliminate the excess parts.

WELDING AND FINISHING OF THE SHEET METAL

1. Using a spot-welder or, where necessary, a MIG welder, proceed as shown in the diagram.
2. Using a MIG welder, carry out seam welding.

• Using an abrasive grinding machine, remove and flush the residues left after welding.
• Using a rotating brush, clean the welded areas.