Tail light seat

Operation 7210B75 · Structure elements-central and rear part

3 doors

Removing

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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. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).

1. Use a chamfering machine and drill to crop weld points around the edge of the light seat.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

2. Remove the light holder housing.

1. Use a chamfering machine and drill to crop weld points around the edge of the light seat.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

2. Remove the light holder housing.

Straighten the car edges using a mallet and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.

1. Apply the electroweldable paint finish.

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the perimeter of the light holder housing.

Refitting

1. Position the tail-light seat on the car correctly using the self-locking grippers.

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

3. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the points shown in the diagram.

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

Apply electrogalvanised paint on the newly-treated eges.

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

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the edges of the light holder housing treated previously.

1. Position the tail-light seat on the car correctly using the self-locking grippers.

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

3. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the points shown in the diagram.

Fit the tailgate.

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