Window Access Procedure
1. Remove or protect components and the surrounding
areas from sparks and welding spatter as necessary
2. With the use of a cut-off wheel, cut a “U” shaped
access point (1) in the area of the PUR foam
location.
3. Carefully, pry open the window to gain access to the
PUR foam (2).
4. With the use of a flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent,
remove the foam from the cavity.
5. Close the window back into the original position.
6. Close the access hole by either welding or
alternatively with a structural adhesive patch.
Weld
a. Grind the edges to remove the coatings to expose the
bare metal.
b. Stitch weld the window (1) closed using the
appropriate method as found in Standardized Steel
Identification
(Refer to 31 - Collision Information/
Specifications/Standardized Steel Identifications).
c. With the use of a grinding disc, smooth the weld.
NOTE: For additional information on recommended
structural adhesives and cure times refer to
(Refer to 31 - Collision Information/Standard
Procedure/Non-Structural Sheet Metal Repair/
Types of Structural Adhesives).
RU 31 - Collision Information 31 - 15
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