Tail light seat

Operation 7210B75 · Structure elements-central and rear part

Removing

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.

1. Use a rotary brush to clean the panel edges in order to expose the spot welds.

2. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld spots.

3. Drill out the spot welds indicated.

4. Use an oxyacetylene torch and steel brush to unweld welds on the roof.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

5. Remove the tailgate seat.

Straighten the panel edges using a hammer and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.

1. Drill out equidistant holes on the car at the points indicated in the figure.

2. Apply the electroweldable paint finish.

1. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proof treatment from around the inner and outer edges of the part.

Apply electric weld paint to the edges.

Refitting

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

2. Fit the tailgate seal and tailgate.

Check that it is perfectly aligned and that the surrounding gap is even.

Remove the components used for adjustment.

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

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

3. Use an oxyacetylene torch to hard-solder the roof panel edges.

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

1. Use a grinding wheel to level the welds

Use a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.

1. Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.

Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.

Apply paint.

2. Apply wax oil inside the tailgate seat.