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2.5 Moulded foam inserts
These pre-moulded parts are fitted during body manufacture and
subsequently increase their volume in the paint shop drying oven
at temperatures above approx. 180 °C after priming.
Proceed as follows when using moulded foam inserts:
♦ Remove residue of foam material on vehicle.
♦ Restore paint coating (follow instructions in Paintwork man‐
ual).
2.5.1 Required preparations
Before fitting a moulded foam insert, ensure that the replacement
metal panel is ready for installation, i.e. cut to shape, matched up
to the vehicle, corrosion protection applied.
2.5.2 Renewing moulded foam insert
♦ Apply butyl sealing cord or 2-component filler foam all around
moulded foam insert.
♦ Fix moulded foam insert to vehicle.
♦ Secure new part (e.g. A-pillar) in position; press it in gently in
area of moulded foam insert and then weld it in.
♦ Do not weld (SG) within 40 mm of foam insert (on either side).
♦ After painting the vehicle the repaired area must be cavity-
sealed.
General InformationBody Repairs, General Body Repairs - Edition 04.2018
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