Boot floor pan rail partial
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Removing refitting › Boot floor pan rail partial
Boot floor pan rail partial
Removing
- 7210B70 R.R. REAR TRIM (structural element)
Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).
If necessary, straighten the body before cutting the part.
1. Use a power saw to cut along the cutting lines illustrated.
Use a rotary brush to remove paint to gain access to the weld spots.
2. Using a chamfering machine, reduce the spot welds along the edge of the boot floor side member illustrated.
Using a hammer, chisel and pliers, remove the metal offcuts.
Refitting
Straighten the edges of the panel.
Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.
Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.
Apply electroweldable paint to the edges of the bodyshell which will be involved in the welding later on.
Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing around the edge of the parts.
1. Apply electro-galvanized paint to the edges in contact with the body.
The replacement partial boot floor side member is supplied in a length of 21 cm.
Position the replacement part correctly on the bodyshell and secure it using the self-locking clamps.
Check that the alignment is perfect.
1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.
2. Use a MIG welder to seam weld the areas shown in the figure.
Correct any deformations in the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.
Use a grinding wheel to level the welds
Use a rotary brush to clean the newly-welded areas.
Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.
Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Panda
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Fiat touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Fiat panel clips assortment
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