The following operations steps describe a partial repair of the outer side longitudinal member; depending on the scope of damage, it is necessary to replace the entire outer side longitudinal member or side wall.
P63.30-3077-09
Shown on model 453.4 |
1 | Mark and cut separating points on outer side longitudinal member (1) (areas A and B). |
Do not make the cuts too deep. |
2 | Grind off beaded edge on wheel arch on outer side longitudinal member (1) (area C). |
3 | Remove remaining piece of beaded edge of outer side longitudinal member (1). |
4 | Expose spot welds on outer side longitudinal member (1) and cut out (areas D and E). |
5 | Heat outer side longitudinal (1) with heat gun (area C). |
Cross-hatched area is bonded. |
6 | Remove outer side longitudinal member (1). |
7 | Remove remaining adhesive (area C). |
8 | Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas. |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
9 | Remove grinding dust and drill chips. |
10 | Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint. |
Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area C). |