Front Wheelhouse Panel Brace Replacement (5-Door Hatchback 68
and Wagon 35)
Note: According to
different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining
methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
3. |
Remove all related panels and
components. |
4. |
Visually inspect the damage.
Repair as much of the damage as possible. |
5. |
Remove the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.
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6. |
Locate and mark all the
necessary factory welds and weld seams of the front wheelhouse
panel brace (1). |
7. |
Drill all factory welds. Note
the number and location of welds for installation of the service
assembly. |
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Note: Note the number
and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
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8. |
Grind all weld seams
(1). |
9. |
Remove the front wheelhouse
panel brace (1). |
Installation Procedure
1. |
Create 4 x 6 x 20
mm slots for brazing to front wheelhouse (1). |
2. |
Clean and prepare the
attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing. |
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Note: In MIG-brazing,
areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.
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3. |
Apply structural adhesive (1)
to all attaching surfaces. |
4. |
Position the front wheelhouse
panel brace (1) on the vehicle. |
5. |
Verify the fit of the front
wheelhouse panel brace. |
6. |
Clamp the front wheelhouse
panel brace into position. |
7. |
Braze the front wheelhouse
panel brace (1) accordingly. |
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Front wheelhouse panel brace /
Body hinge pillar (2) - 7 x 25 mm braze seams |
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Front wheelhouse panel brace /
Front wheelhouse (3) - 4 x 6 x 20 mm slot brazes |
8. |
Spot weld the front wheelhouse
panel brace (1) accordingly. |
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Upper flange (2) - 14 spot
welds |
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Flange wheelhouse (3) - 23
spot welds |
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Front flange (4) - 6 spot
welds |
9. |
Apply the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
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10. |
Paint the repaired
area. |
11. |
Install all related panels and
components. |
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