R.R. REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH

Operation 7210B40 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

Removing

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210B45 R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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

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

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

- Straighten the body as necessary.

1. Use a hack sawing machine following the cutting lines shown in the diagram.

2. Remove the cut parts from the wheel arch.

1. Use a hot air blower and wire brush to remove the protection.

1. Use an oxyacetylene torch and a wire brush to unsolder the brazing shown in the diagram.

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

3. Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.

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

- Remove the offcuts 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 areas treated previously.

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

- Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inner and outer parts using the rotary brush.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges treated previously.

Refitting

1. Apply sealant to the edges of the join between the crossmember under the seat and the wheel arch.

- Position the inner wheel arch correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check that the alignment is perfect.

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

3. Use a MIG welder and weld the openings made previously in the replacement part.

4. Use the oxyacetylene torch to braze at the points shown in the diagram.

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

- Use a disc grinder to level and remove the welding.

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

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

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

- Renew the underbody protection.

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

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

Op. 7210B45 R.R. REAR WING FRAME

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING