Body Systems & Body Repair
A4.2.4 PANELS - ASSOCIATED, RENEW
SRO 77.10.02
w: Where other components must be removed to gain access, please referto the relevant manual section for guid- ance. This is critically important with regard to steering, braking, suspension, electrical and safety systems.
. Expose the resistance spot welds, for those spot welds which are not obviously visible, use a rotary wire brush fitted to an air drill or a hand held wire brush (A Fig. 1).
WARM: DO NOT BURN UNDERSEAL OFF. USE A 'HOT KNIFE' OR SUITABLE SOLVENT.
. Cut out the spot welds using a Zipcutter or Roto-Bor (B Fig. 1).
Jhh: On some panels, before removing the bulk of panel with the pneumatic saw, brazed areas and MIG welded
seams should be removed.
= Separate the spot welded joints and remove the panel remnants.
At
this point
it may be necessary to cut out the bulk of the panel using a pneumatic saw (C Fig. 1).
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