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

- Straighten the body as necessary.

1. Grind the seam weld shown in the figure.

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

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

- Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds that are not accessible to the chamfering machine.

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

- Remove the part from the vehicle.

- 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-galvanizing paint.

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

Refitting

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 a MIG welder to fill weld the openings made previously.

4. Use an MIG welder to seam-weld in the join areas illustrated in the diagram.

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.

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

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.

Op. 7210B65 R.R. REAR PILLAR (WING INTERIOR)

Op. 7210B80 R.R. BODYSHELL REAR CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210B51 R R UPPER CHANNEL STIFFENER, (ONE) LH OR RH

Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED

Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210E56 R.R. TAILGATE

Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

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