Front panel (level 2)

Operation 7210A45 · Structural elements (front part)

Removal

See Op. 7210A16 Wing lower beam .

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 pneumatic saw to cut along the lines shown in the figure and remove the side panel.

2 Use a circular saw to cut the side panel, following the cutting lines shown in the figure.

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

3 Crop the spot welds shown in the figure and trim away the excess sheet steel.

1 Use a chamfering machine to remove the spot welds, then remove the remaining reinforcement.

Straighten the edges using a mallet and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.

2 Apply the electric weld paint finish.

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 electroweldable paint finish to the edges in contact with the car.

Refitting

1 Lay the strut 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 strut.

Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from the areas shown in the figure.

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

1 Fit the power unit attachment reinforcement correctly to the car using a template and self-locking clips.

2 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 from the areas shown in the figure.

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 the front side panel connection beam and apply a few weld spots.

3 Check the gap between side panel and side panel connection beam is 20 mm.

4 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.

Use a grinding wheel to remove spot weld residues from the power unit attachment reinforcement.

2 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.

Use a rotary brush to clean the treated areas.

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.

See Op. 7210A16 Wing lower beam .