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Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement - Brazing

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

Removal Procedure

    Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning : Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .

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  7. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body side outer lower panel (1).
  8. Note : Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  9. Drill all factory welds.

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  11. Remove the body side outer lower panel (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Use the drill holes to create 6x20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for brazing.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spotwelding and brazing.

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  4. Apply structural adhesive (1).

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  6. Position the body side outer lower panel (1) on the vehicle.
  7. Verify the fit of the body side outer lower panel.
  8. Clamp the body side outer lower panel into position.

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  10. Braze the body side outer lower panel (1) accordingly.

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  12. Spotweld the body side outer lower panel (1) accordingly.
  13. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
  14. Paint the repaired area.
  15. Install all related panels and components.
  16. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
  17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
   


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