PARTIAL BOOT FLOOR SIDE MEMBER

Operation 7210B61 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR section)

The vehicle should be in the following condition before the operation: bumper detached, rear crossmember removed, rear lining removed, boot floor removed.

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. Make the cuts shown in the diagram using a power saw.

Refitting

- Grind the surface of the bodyshell affected by the cutting and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the edge of the replacement part in contact with the bodyshell using a rotary brush and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

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

1. Seam weld in the cutting area shown in the diagram.

- Check that the welded component is correctly positioned.

- Level the weld area using a disc grinder.

- Apply electro-galvanzing paint to the ground parts.

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