Front side panel (complete)

Operation 7210A35 · Structural elements (front part)

Removal

See Op. 7210A16 Wing lower beam .

Remove fouling parts from the dashboard cross piece trim.

Remove the facia trim crossmember.

Raise the front part of the floor carpet.

Remove the engine bay service wiring.

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.

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

1 Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots shown in the figure.

2 Drill out the spot welds shown in the figure.

3 Remove upper bracket 3a and lower bracket 3b inside the engine bay.

1 Use a pneumatic saw to cut along the lines shown in the figure.

2 Cross-section of key area as a guide to allow the operator to adjust cutting position and depth in order to avoid damage to the underlying panels.

3 Remove the front side panel cut edge.

1 Drill out the weld spots.

2 Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots.

1 Drill out the weld spots.

2 Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots.

3 Remove the front side panel cut edge.

1 Make equidistant holes as shown in the figure.

2 Straighten the panel edges using a mallet and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.

Apply electric weld paint finish to newly-treated edges.

1 Make equidistant holes as shown in the figure.

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

2 Apply electroweldable paint finish to the panel edges shown in the figure.

Refitting

1 Position the inner panel correctly on the car using a template and self-locking clips.

Check it is properly aligned.

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

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

Use a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.

1 Apply electroweldable paint on the treated areas.

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

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

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

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.

1 Continue spot welding inside the car.

1 Make equidistant holes in the areas shown in the figure.

2 Working at the bench, remove the corrosion-proofing from the edges of the part.

Apply electroweldable paint to the treated areas.

1 Position the part on the car and secure using self-locking grippers.

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

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

Use a grinding wheel to remove weld spot residues.

Use a rotary brush to clean the treated areas.

Apply rust-proofing treatment to the newly welded areas.

1 Seal the joint lines between the part and the car using sealant.

2 Reapply PVC treatment to the areas indicated in the figure.

3 Apply sound-deadening panels to the area shown in the figure.

4 Apply foam through the holes indicated.

Apply paint.

5 Apply wax oil inside the holes shown in the figure.

See Op. 7210A16 Wing lower beam .