The following operation steps describe a partial repair for the side wall paneling; depending on the scope of damage, it is necessary to replace the entire side wall paneling.
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Shown on model 453.3 |
1 | Mark separating points on side wall paneling (1) and cut (areas A, B and B1). |
Do not make the cuts too deep. |
If the separating point in area A is selected, remove roof paneling. |
2 | Grind off crimped bead along wheel arch side wall paneling (1) (area C). |
3 | Remove remaining pieces of flanged folded edge of sidewall paneling (1). |
4 | Expose spot welds on side wall paneling (1) and cut out (areas D, E, F, G, H and I). |
5 | Heat sidewall paneling (1) in crosshatched areas using heat gun. |
Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive. |
6 | Remove side wall paneling (1). |
7 | Remove glue residues. |
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 apply zinc dust paint to bonding surfaces (area J). |
Shown on model 453.3 |
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