Cutting out front wall
WARNING:
During body repairs, the following safety instructions and the general information and quality instructions must be followed. Refer to SAFETY NOTES
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NOTE:
- The accessories in the repair area should be removed, depending on the extent of the damage.
- All straightening work on the body in this area must have been completed before the damaged parts are removed.
FRONT WALL CUTTING PROCEDURE
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
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| Cutting out closing panel and front floor panel Place vehicle on the alignment bench |
Refer to REPLACING CLOSING PANEL Place the vehicle with the units installed at the rear onto the set of straightening attachments and fasten in place. |
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| 1 | Separating spot-welded joints between front wall/side members and wheel housings | Separate spot-welded joints of the front wall to the side members -A-B- |
| 2 | Separating spot-welded joints between the radiator tank and front wall | Separate the spot-welded joints of the radiator tank to the front wall from the inside (radiator-tank side) -C, D- |
| 3 | Separating spot-welded joints and MIG seams between the front wall and side members. | Separate spot welds of the front wall at the bottom to the side member -E-F, G- |