The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.
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a | Dimension (approx. 250 mm) | c | Dimension (approx. 80 mm) | |
b | Dimension (approx. 80 mm) | d | Dimension (approx. 185 mm) |
1 | Mark separation points on side roof paneling (1) (areas A, B and C or areas A, B and D). |
Depending on damage severity, cut can be made in C or D area. |
2 | Disconnect separation points on side roof paneling (1) (areas A, B and C or areas A, B and D). |
Do not make the cuts too deep. |
Commercially available devices/tools |
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3 | Expose spot welds on side roof paneling (1) (areas E, F, G and H). |
Commercially available devices/tools |
4 | Cut off spot welds on side roof paneling (1) (areas E, F, G and H). |
Commercially available devices/tools |
5 | Remove damaged side roof paneling (1). |
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6 | Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas. |
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. |
Commercially available devices/tools |
7 | Remove shavings and milling chips. |
Commercially available devices/tools |
8 | Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges. onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling . |