BOOT FLOOR

Operation 7210B55 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR section)

• La vettura prima dell'intervento deve presentarsi nelle seguenti condizioni: paraurti staccato, traversa sacrificale posteriore staccata, rivestimento posteriore staccato

Removing

- Check whether the components connected are distorted through the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable test equipment (test benches, templates or jigs).

- Carry out any bodyshell straightening operations before cutting the component.

1. Cut in the area shown in the diagram using a power saw.

2. Remove the spot welds shown in the diagram using a chamfering machine and a drill.

1. Remove the welds in areas (1a) and (1b) using a chamfering machine.

2. Detach the boot floor and remove it.

Refitting

- Straighten the edges of the panel and grind the areas of the bodyshell affected and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment along the perimeter of the replacement part using a rotary brush and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Position the replacement part and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check that the replacement part is correctly positioned.

2. Spot welds in areas (2a) and (2b).

1. Weld in area (1a) and seam weld in area (1b).

- Check that the boot floor is correctly positioned.

- Level the spot welds using a disc grinder.

- Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

When the operation is completed, refit the elements removed previously.