C4GB00F1 - 406D9
FOREWORD STRUCTURE
The body repair methods have been studied to enable the repairer to perform quality work in the best possible conditions .
1 - THE MAIN OPERATIONS ARE BROKEN DOWN UNDER THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS
1 - 1 - COMPLEMENTARY OPERATION(S)
All the operations which must be performed in addition to the actual repair .
1 - 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
All the parts to be ordered for the actual repair .
1 - 3 - PART(S) REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE OPERATION
Identification of the actual repair parts after cutting or removing certain components .
1 - 4 - PREPARATION OF NEW PARTS
Descaling of mating edges before welding .
Definition of drilling or cutting of components for partial replacement .
1 - 5 - CUTTING OUT
To be performed on the damaged components as indicated .
1 - 6 - SEPARATING
Rectifying, flattening and disking the mating edges .
Application of welding primer to the mating edges (on both body shell and new components) .
1 - 7 - ADJUSTMENT
Offering up components for alignment .
Check .
Adjustment .
1 - 8 - WELDING
Welding on the lines provided using appropriate equipment .
1 - 9 - FINISHING
Loading of surfaces which require careful finishing .
1 - 10 - SEALING
Application of mastic as indicated .
1 - 11 - PROTECTION
Application of anti-chip compound to the areas indicated .
Spraying liquid wax into box members .
1 - 12 - FOAM OPERATION
Injection of expanding foam into the areas indicated .
IMPERATIVE : on completion of the work: check the operation of electrical equipment, check the closing of movable panels, clean off all marks .