R.R. REAR TRIM (STRUCTURAL ELEMENT)

Operation 7210B70 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Removing

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

- Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the body alignment measurements with suitable equipment (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

- Straighten the body as necessary.

- Work on the lower part of the rear trim.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds, then remove the rear trim.

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a hammer and dolly block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously treated areas.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint.

Refitting

1. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the inside of the replacement part using a rotary brush along the perimeter shown.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

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

3. Use the seam welder to fill weld the openings shown in the diagram.

- Work on the lower part of the rear trim.

1. Use the seam welder to fill weld the openings shown in the diagram.

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

- Apply rust-proofing protection to the areas involved in the welding. Use the rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER