Preserving the front door

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

The inner door panel is welded with the door outer skin in the area (1) .
The weld seam must be protected against corrosion by cavity sealant.

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Preserve the inner door panel in the area of the weld seam (1) .
Apply cavity sealant up to the two marked ends.
Remove any cavity sealant which emerges.

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown without door outer skin.
Preserve the weld seams (1) all round between the reinforcement (2) and inner door panel (3) .

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown without door outer skin.
Preserve the weld seams (1) all round between the reinforcement (2) and inner door panel (3) .

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