Tail light seat

Operation 7210E75 · Structure elements-central and rear part

Removing

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

2. Cut along the the line shown using the hacksawing machine.

3. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld points around the edge of the light seat.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

4. Remove the cut edges from the headlamp seat.

Straighten the car edges using a mallet 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. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from the areas shown in the figure.

Apply electrogalvanised paint on the newly-treated eges.

Refitting

1. Position the tail-light seat on the car correctly using the self-locking grippers.

2. Tack the part by carrying out some spot welds.

1. Position the rear wing.

2. Fit the tail-gate.

Check alignment and gaps around the edges, then remove the rear wing and the tail-gate.

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

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.

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