Removal and Installation Name Specification Outer half wheelhouse Reinforcement, upper wheelhouse halves Reinforcement, lower wheelhouse halves Removal | -
General note. - The quarter panel, back panel, lamp support bracket and water drain channel are already removed before the repair is started.
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Reinforcement, outer wheelhouse halves - Rough cut.
- Mill out the spot welds.
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Outer half wheelhouse - Mill out the spot welds.
- Grind out the weld seams.
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Outer half wheelhouse - Drill holes for puddle welding.
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Outer half wheelhouse - Puddle weld.
- Intermittent MIG weld seam.
- Intermittent MIG weld (weld from inside).
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NOTE:Before welding together, offer up and mark the close fit position of both reinforcing plates. Reinforcement, outer wheelhouse halves - Drill holes for puddle welding.
- Resistance spot weld.
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NOTE:Before installing the reinforcement, expand the NVH element behind it. Reinforcement, outer wheelhouse halves - Continuous MIG seam weld.
- Puddle weld.
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