There is only one way of replacing this part:
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies. |
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART FITTED
WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were originally
using an electrical spot welding machine,
these should be replaced with anchoring beading. |
Rear side member: General
description
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies. |
Note:
The information contained in the following describes
the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
there are no special notes associated with this vehicle.
These special notes will be specified if applicable
in other parts of this subsection dealing with the
part. |
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connection,
see MR 400. |
I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part; it simply fulfils the function of a rear
side member.
II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Cut 1:
This line marks the area in which it is possible to make
a partial replacement.
III - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.
WARNING
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). |
If there are other issues regarding access to mating faces,
the various replacement options are described in
the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair
(see MR 400).
Rear side member:
Description
There is only one way of replacing this part:
- artial replacement of the rear section.
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies. |
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART FITTED
WARNING
Respect the position of this cut which has been
determined in accordance with the position of the
inner stiffeners or acoustic inserts, in order to prevent
damaging the parts (inner stiffener and/or
acoustic insert). |
WARNING
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). |
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electronic
components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the welding machine earth as close as
possible to the weld zone (see MR 400). |
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