Preliminary Work For Body Repairs (With Straightening System)
- Remove add-on parts in the repair area.
- 1.1 Remove add-on parts in the repair area according to the extent of damage on the vehicle.
- Set up straightening bench with straightening system.
- Set the vehicle on the straightening bench.
- Cover add-on parts adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
- 4.1 Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and adjacent areas with fire-proof protective covers.
- Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced. See Information on aluminium repairs
- Expose joint areas.
- 6.1 Remove underbody protection, paint, etc. from the joint areas of the body using a hot-air gun or rotary brush.