WM 5000IN Work Sequence For Accident Repair (All Models): Information: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Cover undamaged areas of the vehicle so that they are protected against fire
- Disconnect battery
- Pre-paint new parts from the inside
- Reshape damaged area by straightening so that adjacent contours or gap dimensions correspond to the standard condition
- Roughly cut out damaged areas
- Cut out remaining pieces
- Fit new parts in, then check the gap dimensions with the accessories fitted
- Protect spot-welded flanges against corrosion
- Observe safety and quality instructions on welding
- Weld in new parts
- Grind visible weld seams flat; if necessary apply body solder or filler