REAR PILLAR (WING INTERIOR)

Operation 7210B65 · STRUCTURE ELEMENTS-CENTRAL AND REAR PART

Removing

• Op. 7210E52 REAR WING (1), LH OR RH
• Op. 7210E56 TAIL-GATE
• Op. 7210E28 ROOF PANEL
• Op. 7210E34 ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
• Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).
• Straighten the body as necessary.

• Use the rotary brush to clean the edges of the panel to highlight the spot welds.

• Use a hack sawing machine following the cutting line shown in the diagram.
• Use the chamfering machine on the spot welds shown.

• Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.

3. Remove the outside rear pillar.

• Straighten the edges of the panel using a hammer and dolly block.
• Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.
• Use a rotary brush to clean the areas treated previously.

• Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

• Work at the bench and remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

• Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges treated previously.

Refitting

• Position the inner rear pillar correctly in the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.
• Tack the replacement part by making a few spot welds.

• Fit the roof (1a) and the roof connector (1b).
• Position the right rear wing (2a) and position the tailgate (2b), then check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

• Remove the components fitted previously.

• Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.

• Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.

• Use a disc grinder to level the welds.

• Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.
• Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
• Proceed with the painting stage.

Op. 7210E34 ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING

Op. 7210E28 ROOF PANEL

Op. 7210E56 TAIL-GATE

Op. 7210E52 REAR WING (1), LH OR RH