The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle in model 205.2. This must be similarly performed for damage to the right side of the vehicle.
1 | Mark separating points on rear fender (1) and cut (areas A and B). |
Transfer separation points from vehicle. |
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2 | Cut out spot welds on lock striker bracket (2) (area C). |
Only if C-pillar is not replaced. |
3 | Drill out spot weld on lock striker bracket (2) with a diameter of 6.5 mm (area D). |
Only if C-pillar is not replaced. |
4 | Remove lock striker bracket (2). |
Only if C-pillar is not replaced. |
5.1 | Model 205.2 |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
5.2 | Model 253.9 |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
6 | Remove grinding dust and drill chips. |
7 | Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint. |
Model 205.2 |
Model 205.2 |
8 | Grind mating surfaces on rear fender (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas (areas H). |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
9 | Model 205.2 |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
10 | Remove grinding dust. |
11 | Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint. |
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