Preliminary Work For Body Repairs With Alignment Bench

Information 

Damaged or deformed body parts can impair torsional rigidity, flexional resistance and crash safety. Body parts can no longer be reshaped. Straightening and reshaping is not permitted. If a body part is damaged or deformed, it must be replaced.

1. Remove accessories in the repair area
   1. 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage on the vehicle.
2. Equipping alignment bench with straightening kit
   1. 2.1. Set up straightening bench with the straightening set according to the set-up drawings included with the straightening set.
3. Placing vehicle on the alignment bench
   1. 3.1. Position vehicle on alignment bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly to the attachment set.
4. Covering accessories adjacent to the vehicle repair area
   1. 4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and the neighboring areas with fire-proof, protective covers.
5. Exposing welding areas
   1. 5.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.