Preliminary Work

Preliminary work for body repairs (with straightening system) 

1. Remove accessories in the repair area.
   1. 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage on the vehicle.
2. Set up straightening bench with straightening system.
3. Set vehicle on straightening bench.
4. Cover accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
   1. 4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and adjacent areas with fire-proof protective covers.
5. Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced. See Information on aluminium repairs. Refer to WM 5X00IN WELDING ALUMINUM .
6. Expose joint areas.
   1. 6.1. Remove underbody protection, paint, etc. from the joint areas of the body using a hot-air gun or rotary brush.

1. Remove A-pillar reinforcement. Refer to 511355 REPLACING A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT .
2. Remove B-pillar reinforcement. Refer to 514255 REPLACING B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT .
3. Remove C-pillar reinforcement. Refer to 532955 REPLACING C-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT - SECTION ON "REMOVING" .