Preliminary Work For Body Repairs With Straightening Bench
- Remove accessories in the repair area.
- 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.
- Set up straightening bench with straightening set.
- 2.1. Equip straightening bench with the basic straightening attachments according to the plans included with the straightening attachments.
- 2.2. When fitting the B-pillar with reinforcement using the straightening bench, the side portal can also be used.
- Set vehicle on straightening bench.
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- As a result of the joint which seals the side member, the vehicle must not be secured to the straightening bench with quick-acting claws.
- 3.1. Position vehicle on straightening bench, align according to the reference holes and firmly bolt to the straightening set.
- Cover the accessories adjacent to the area of the vehicle requiring repair.
- 4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and the adjacent areas with fire-proof, protective covers.
- Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced.
- Expose welding areas.
- 6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.