Partial replacement of front side panel

PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FRONT SIDE PANEL

The part for which the replacement procedure is described is shown in the opposite diagram.

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

Establish the amount of damage, check the connected parts for buckling, controlling the body squaring dimensions given in the Manual using suitable measuring tools (locating benches, templates or gauges).

If necessary carry out body straightening operations before cutting the part. After this operation check that the parts that do not need replacing are intact.

PRELIMINARY DIS-ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS

• Remove the mobile body components, inner trim, electrical and mechanical components that might hinder the repair operations or get damaged during them.
• Remove the front crossmember and the bonnet support (see: "Replacing the Front Crossmember" and "Replacing the Bonnet Support").

REMOVAL

1. Using a hack saw, cut the outer and inner panel at the distance shown, as illustrated.

When carrying out the above-mentioned operations closely adhere to accident prevention regulations. Wear safety shoes, noise muffs and gloves when cutting, protective goggles, dust masks and gloves during sanding and brushing, mask and gloves during welding operations, mask and gloves during painting operations. Also see paragraph "PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATORS".