Preparing connection points of side wall paneling on body

Workshop equipment

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1 Measure distance between C-pillar (17) and corner pillar (19).

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2 Cut sheet metal strip (20) to size.

Dimensions: a = measured distance

b = approx. 35 mm.

c = 1.5 mm

3 Coat both sides of sheet metal strip (20) with zinc dust paint.

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4 Position sheet metal strip (20) between the C-pillar (17) and corner pillar (19) on inside and at bead height (8) to the lower part of the side paneling (21), align and clamp in position with the clamping tool.

 Check tension of lower part of side panel (21). The lower part of the side panel must not bend or sag.

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5 Weld sheet metal strip (20)  (arrow).

 Off-set spot welds.
To prevent twisting of the metal parts, allow the metal parts to cool after spot welding.
To prevent burning marks, place a copper plate (22) on the outside (max. thickness 5 mm).