Removing wheel housing, lower shell and outer side member from the body
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.
WHEEL HOUSING, LOWER SHELL AND OUTER SIDE MEMBER FROM BODY REMOVING PROCEDURE
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Placing vehicle on the alignment bench | Place the vehicle with the units mounted at the rear onto the set of straightening attachments and fasten it in position. | |
| 1 | Separating the spot-welded joint between the outer/inner side members | Separate the spot-welded joints between the outer side member and inner side member -A, C, D-B- |
| 2 | Separating welds between outer side member and front wall | Grind open the MIG seams between outer side member -E-F-G- |
| 3 | Separating the spot-welded joint between the wheel housing and closing panel | Separate the spot-welded joint of the wheel housing to the closing panel -H- |
| 4 | Separating spot-welded joint between lower shell/wheel housing and hinge pillar | Separate spot-welded joint of the lower shell to the wheel housing -J, E-I- |
| 5 | Separating the spot-welded joint between the wheel housing/ A-pillar and transverse wall | Separate the spot-welded joint (vehicle interior) of the front wall -P-M-N, O-L- |