Discovery II
PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-18 PROCEDURES
5. Apply correct sealant or adhesive, as
applicable, to panel joint surfaces.
SEALING, SEALING, Body Sealing.
Offer up and align
1. Offer up new panel and align with associated
panels. Clamp into position using welding
clamps or Mole grips. Where a joggle or brace
joint is being adopted, make a set in the original
panel joint edge or insert a brace behind the
joint.
NOTE: In cases where access for welding
clamps is difficult, it may be necessary to use
tack welds.
Welding
1. Select arms for resistance spot welding and
shape electrode tips using a tip trimmer.
CAUTION: Use arms not exceeding 300 mm
(11.81 in) in length.
NOTE: To maintain weld efficiency, the tips will
require regular cleaning and dressing.
2. Fit resistance spot welding arms and test
equipment for satisfactory operation, using test
coupons. Where monitoring equipment is not
available, verify weld strength by checking that
metal around the weld puddle pulls apart under
tension during pulling.
