R.R. FRONT PILLAR

Operation 7210A60 · Structural elements (front part)

Removing

- 7210E20 R.R. BONNET LID

- 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

- 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING

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 the chamfering maching and drill to reduce the weld spots shown in the diagram.

2. Open the metal fixing/centering tabs.

3. Undo the support bolt for the bonnet telescopic support strut.

4. Using the special chisel, release and remove the side bracket cover.

1. Using a chamfering machine, reduce the weld spots on the outer part (1a) and the lower part (1b) of the pillar trim.

2. Using a drill, reduce the spot welds shown in the diagram.

3. Using a power saw, cut in the areas shown in the diagram.

4. Remove the outer cover.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Straighten the edges of the panel.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

1. Using a chamfering machine, reduce the spot welds on the outer part (1a) and the lower part (1b) of the pillar frame.

2. Using a drill, reduce the spot welds shown in the diagram.

3. Remove the pillar frame.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Straighten the edges of the panel.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from all the sections of the replacement part (inner frame and outer cover).

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the edges in contact with the vehicle.

Refitting

1. Position the inner frame correctly and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

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

3. Fill weld the areas shown in the diagram.

1. Correctly position the pillar outer cover and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

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

3. Fill weld the areas shown in the diagram.

4. Carry out seam welding in the areas shown in the diagram.

Clean the areas affected by the welding.

Check the welded parts are correctly positioned.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

Clean the area cut and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Position the side bracket cover.

2. Position the self-locking clamps.

3. Spot weld the points shown in the diagram.

4. Use a MIG welder to seam weld the areas shown in the figure.

Tighten the support bolt for the bonnet telescopic support strut. - 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING

- 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

- 7210E20 R.R. BONNET LID