Preliminary Work
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Preliminary Work For Body Repairs (With Straightening System)
- Remove 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 system.
- Set vehicle on straightening bench.
- Cover accessories 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. Refer to WM 5X00IN WELDING ALUMINUM .
- 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.
- Remove B-pillar reinforcement. Refer to 514255 REPLACING B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT .
- Remove A-pillar. Refer to 511255 REPLACING A-PILLAR .
- Remove roof pillar. Refer to WM 510555 REPLACING ROOF PILLAR (OUTER PANEL) .