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Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel RH Ikon 1999 (01/2000-)
Removal and Installation

Measuring - or Straightening System
Materials
Name
Specification
Longitudinal Member with Fender Apron Panel
 
Longitudinal Member Extension
 
Fender Apron Reinforcement
 
Cowl Top Panel
 
Side Panel - Cowl Panel
 
Apron Panel
 

Removal

  1. General Information
    • Front assemblies, seat, crash pad, fender, hood, hood lock panel and cross member must be removed before the start of repair.
    • Move carpet trim and electric wiring out of working area.

  1. Cowl Top Panel
    • Cut.

  1. Fender Apron Reinforcement
    1. Cut.
    1. Release welded joints.

  1. Side Panel - Cowl Panel
    • Mill out spot welds.

  1. Fender Apron Panel
    1. Cut.
    1. Mill out spot welds.

  1. Fender Apron Panel
    • Mill out spot welds (two layers).

  1. Extension Longitudinal Member
    1. Cut.
    1. Mill out spot welds.

  1. Longitudinal Member Extension
    1. Cut.
    1. Release spot welds (partly two layers).

  1. Longitudinal Member - Fender Apron Panel
    • Mill out spot welds.

Installation

  1. General Information
    • Remove apron panel reinforcement from new apron panel.

  1. Apron Panel Reinforcement
    • Produce a continuous MIG weld seam.

  1. Apron Panel Reinforcement
    • Spot weld.

  1. Longitudinal Member - Fender Reinforcement Panel
    1. Produce a continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Spot weld.

  1. Longitudinal Member - Fender Reinforcement Panel
    • Spot weld.

  1. Extension Longitudinal Member
    1. Produce a continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Spot weld.

  1. Side Panel - Cowl Panel
    • Spot weld.

  1. Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement
    • Spot weld.

  1. Cowl Top Panel
    1. Produce a continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Braze.

501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs > < Front Side Member Section