Welding in wheel housings and side members
NOTE:
- When butt welding body sheet panels with a sheet thickness of > 1.5 mm, there must be a welding slit
width s = 1 x sheet thickness to guarantee the required welding quality (welding through).
WHEEL HOUSINGS AND SIDE MEMBERS WELDING PROCEDURE
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding in the inner side member. | Weld the inner side member with a full butt weld -F- |
| 2 | Welding in wheel housings. | Spot-weld wheel housings and inner side members -A-B- |
| 3 | Welding in the outer side member. | Spot-weld the outer side member to the inner side member -H, I-F- |
| 4 | Welding in front wall | SeeWelding in front wall |
| 5 | Welding in closing panel and front floor panel | See Welding in closing panel and front floor panel |
| Removing vehicle from the alignment bench | Detach side clamping jaws and straightening attachments on the vehicle. Remove vehicle from the alignment bench. | |
| Cleaning spot-welded joints and sheetmetal flanges with a wire brush | Clean spot-welded joints and sheetmetal flanges with a wire brush. Grind shielding gas weld area visible after installation, apply body solder to connectors to body and align. | |
| Prime flange areas with 2K primer. | ||
| Restore standard sealing with body sealant. | ||
| Paint exterior outer parts and neighbouring areas. | ||
| Restore standard undersealing protection with permanent undersealing protection agent. | ||
| Supplement cavity preservation. | ||
| Install removed accessories in the repair area. | ||