Bravo-Brava Bodywork
Replacing structural body panels
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Preparing the replacement parts and check that they are correctly positioned on the bodyshell
1.
Make equidistant holes in the replacement parts as shown in the diagram.
2.
Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and the outside of the re-
placement part using a special grinder.
3. Use electro-galvanizing paint on the edges in contact with the bodyshell.
5. Offer up the replacement parts and fix them using the special self-locking clamps
4.
Fit the front door hinges and the door seal and check the alignment and the eveness of the surround-
ing gap.
Welding replacement parts
1.
Place the internal reinforcement in position and spot weld the side edge.
2.
Use the MIG welder and fill the holes made previously.
3. Remove any weld slag and apply the electro-weldable galvanizing paint.
4.
Place the pillar in position and spot weld the perimeter edges.
5. Use the MIG welder at the edges.
6. Use the MIG welder and fill the holes made previously.
7. Carry out brass welding on the contact edges between the replacement part and the windscreen
housing.
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