R.R. REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCH

Operation 7210E35 · Structure elements-central and rear part

Removing

- 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

- 7210B50 rear wing lower reinforcement

- 7210B75 tail light seat

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. Use a rotary brush to clean the panel edges in order to expose the weld spots.

2. Use a hacksawing machine to follow the cutting lines shown in the figure.

3. Cross-sections representing cutting point to allow the operator to adjust cutting position and depth in order to avoid damage to the underlying panels.

4. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld spots indicated.

5. Drill out spot welds in the areas shown in the figure.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

6. Remove the edges of the rear outer wheel arch.

Straighten the panel edges using a hammer and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.

Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.

1. Apply the electric weld paint finish.

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

Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proof treatment from around the inner and outer edges of the part.

2. Drill holes in the part at the points shown.

Use electroweldable paint on the newly-treated edges.

Refitting

1. Lay the wheel arch on the car correctly and secure using self-locking grippers.

Check the part is properly aligned.

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

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

4. Use a MIG welder to fill the holes made previously.

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

1. Use a grinding wheel to level the welds.

Use a rotary brush to clean the newly-welded areas.

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

Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.

Apply paint.

2. Apply wax oil protection through the hole indicated.

- 7210B75 tail light seat

- 7210B50 rear wing lower reinforcement

- 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING