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Preliminary Work For Body Repairs With Alignment Bench

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  1. Removing accessories in the repair area.
    1. 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.
  2. Set up straightening bench with straightening set.
    1. 2.1. Equip alignment bench with the basic straightening attachments according to the plans included with the straightening attachments.
  3. Set vehicle on straightening bench.

    Information 

    • 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  .
    1. 3.1. Position vehicle on straightening bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly with the straightening set.
  4. Cover the accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
    1. 4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and the 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.
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