Cutting out wheel housings and side members
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 HOUSINGS AND SIDE MEMBERS CUTTING PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS
| 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. | |
| Closing panel and front floor panel already cut out | Refer to REPLACING CLOSING PANEL | |
| Front wall already cut out | Refer to REPLACING FRONT WALL | |
| 1 | Removing the wheel housings | Cut off the damaged areas of the wheel housings -B--Y = 580 mm- |
| 2 | Cutting off inner side member |
NOTE:
-arrow-F--Y--580 mm- Do not cut through the inner reinforcements -arrow-F--Y--580 mm- |
| 3 | Cutting off outer side members and shortening to the offset to the wheel housings | Do not cut through the inner reinforcements -arrow--Y = 580 mm-dimension X = 50 mm- |