Preliminary Work For Body Repairs
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.
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- If it can be ensured there has been no deformation of the vehicle structure, the following repair can be carried out without the need of a straightening bench. In this case, the vehicle must not be raised when welding the component; it must stand on its wheels on an even surface.
- Removing accessories in the repair area.
- 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage on the vehicle.
- Set up straightening bench with straightening set.
- 2.1. Set up straightening bench with the straightening set according to the set-up drawings included with the straightening set.
- 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 to the reference holes and firmly bolt using the straightening set.
- Cover accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
- 4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and the neighbouring areas with fire-proof, protective covers.
- Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced.
- Exposing welding areas.
- 6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.