Prepare New Part
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- Release the unnecessary components of new parts of the centre side frame and the inner side frame.
- Prepare the upper area of the new B-pillar reinforcement for joining by plug-welding. Make 6x15 mm elongated holes (arrows).
- Prepare the lower area of the new B-pillar reinforcement for joining by plug-welding. Make 6x15 mm elongated holes (arrows).
- When creating the elongated holes, note the recess (1)
in the side member below it.
- Adjust the new B-pillar inner section and B-pillar reinforcement using an alignment bracket or universal fixture and secure in place.
- Prepare the body in the areas (1)
for MAG weld.
- Prepare the body for MAG weld in the lower area of the B-pillar reinforcement (1).
- Also prepare a 15 mm - long metal active gas welded connection in the areas (2).
- Prepare the new parts in the areas (1)
for joining by welding.
- Prepare the new parts in the areas (1)
for joining by welding.
- Prepare the new parts for joining by welding in the area (1).
- Mark out and make separating cuts on the new Espillar outer skin in accordance with the separating cuts on the vehicle.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plates (sheet steel) - Create reinforcement plates for the separating cuts.
- Adjust the reinforcement plates and prepare for joining by welding.
- Adjust the new part B-pillar outer skin and prepare for joining by welding in the areas (1).