Front side panel (level 1)

Operation 7210A40 · Structural elements (front part)

Removing

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- 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING.

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Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

Straighten the body if necessary.

1. Cut with a pneumatic saw following the cutting lines in accordance with the dimensions given in the figure.

2. Use a rotary brush to clean the areas to be ground to expose the weld spots.

1. Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots.

2. Remove the side panel trim from its seat.

1. Drill out the weld spots shown in the figure.

2. Use a chamfering machine to crop the weld spots indicated in the figure.

3. Remove the strut from its seat.

1. Use a circular saw to cut the inner reinforcement. Respect the dimension shown in the figure.

2. Remove the reinforcement from its seat.

Straighten the body edges using a mallet and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.

1. Apply the electric weld paint finish.

1. Cut the inner reinforcement at the bench. Take care to leave a sufficiently wide section of steel to attach the new part to.

Use a rotary brush to remove rust-proofing from the edges of the part in contact with the strut.

2. Apply electroweldable paint finish to edges in contact with the strut.

Refitting

1. Lay the inner reinforcement on the car and position correctly using a template and self-locking clips.

Check it is properly aligned.

2. Use a circular saw to trim the panel and remove excess parts.

1. Use a MIG welder to seam weld the inner reinforcement.

Use a grinding wheel to level weld residues and remove.

1. Apply rust-proofing to newly welded areas.

1. Cut the strut at the bench. Take care to leave a sufficiently wide section of steel to attach the new part to.

Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from around the inner and outer edge.

2. Apply electric weld paint finish to the newly-treated panel edges.

1. Position and fix correctly the strut on the car using the gauge and self-locking grippers.

Check the part is properly aligned on the car.

2. Use a circular saw to trim the panel and remove excess parts.

Straighten the body edges using a mallet and profiled stake.

Use a rotary brush to remove rust-proofing.

1. Apply electroweldable paint finish to edges in contact with the panel.

1. Position the pillar on the car correctly using a gauge and self-locking clips.

2. Use a MIG welder to carry out the seam welding.

3. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

1. Cut the side panel at the bench. Take care to leave a sufficiently wide section of steel to attach the new part to.

Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing around the edge of the parts.

2. Apply electric weld paint finish to the edges to be welded.

1. Lay the side panel in place and position correctly using self-locking clips.

2. Position front side panel connection beam (2a) and apply a few weld spots (2b). Check the correct positioning

3. Use a circular saw to trim the panel and remove excess parts.

1. Use a rotary brush to clean the areas shown after removing the part

Apply the electric weld paint finish.

1. Position the side panel on the car using self-locking clips.

2. Use a MIG welder to carry out the seam welding.

3. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown.

1. Correct any deformations in the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.

Use a grinding wheel to level weld residues and remove.

1. Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.

2. Seal the joint lines shown in the figure.

Apply paint.

3. Apply wax oil inside the side panel.

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