Preliminary Work For Body Repairs

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• If it can be ensured there has been no deformation of the vehicle structure, the following repair can be carried out without the need of a straightening bench. In this case, the vehicle must not be raised when welding the component; it must stand on its wheels on an even surface  .

1. Remove accessories in the repair area
   1. 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.
2. Equip straightening bench with straightening attachments
   1. 2.1. Equip straightening bench with the straightening attachments according to the setup plans included with the straightening attachments.
3. Place vehicle on the straightening bench
   1. 3.1. Position vehicle on the straightening bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly to the straightening attachments.
4. Cover accessories adjacent to the vehicle repair area
   1. 4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and adjacent areas with fire-proof protective covers.
5. Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced
6. Expose welding areas

1. 6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.