Page 144 of 209
43A-7
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
A-pillar reinforcement: Description
C44
43A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121245
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 148 of 209
43A-11
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
B-pillar reinforcement: Description
43A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHSIMPORTANT
For welded connections in three thicknesses, the
spot welds on the part replaced should be made in
the same place as for the original joint to retain its
mechanical proper ties.
121249
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging the vehicle's electric and elec-
tronic components, the battery and the earths of
any wiring harness near the weld area must be dis-
connected.
The earth of the welding machine must be placed
as close as possible to the weld area.
Page 151 of 209
43A-14
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Body side: Description
C44
43A
121245
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 155 of 209
43A-18
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Upper body: Description
43A
Section C III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121003
Note:
For more detailed information on welded connec-
tions with three thicknesses, see MR 400.
IMPORTANT
If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not
accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the
original resistance welds (see MR 400).
121250
121248
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 159 of 209
44A-4
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear wing panel: Description
C44
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHSIMPORTANT
If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not
accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the
original resistance welds (see MR 400).
121250
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 162 of 209
44A-7
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: Description
C44
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121249
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 167 of 209
44A-12
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Outer rear wheel arch: Description
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121250
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 170 of 209
44A-15
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Inner rear wheel arch: Description
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121250
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).