Dacia Solenza 2004, Repair Manual

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FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Windscreen lower cross member
DISMOUNTING
Dismount the elements, which are in con-
tact with the windscreen lower cross member
(front bonnet, windscreen, dashboard, driving
post cross member).
Detach the welding points of the windscreen
lower cross member (1) , which are in contact
with :
- windscreen frame in the area
(2)
;
- side frame lining (left/right) in the area (3) ;
- climate control box in the area (4) ;
Detach the welding points between the
column support assembly and the climate
control box in the area
(5) .
Restore and straighten the outlines resulted
from dismounting.
Grind the outlines resulted from dismounting.
REMOUNTING
Position and attach the new element.
Perform a spot welding and under
protection gas (SE CO
2
), in the connection
areas of the windscreen lower cross member
with :
- windscreen frame in the area
(2)
;
- right/left side frame lining in the area
(3)
;
- climate control box in the area
(4)
.
Weld the column support assembly on the
climate control box in the area
(5)
.
Check and straighten the windscreen frame.
Grind the performed welding.
Apply a sealant material layer in the
connection area of the windscreen lower cross
member with the right/left side frame lining and
the climate control box.
Mount the connection elements by
performing the dismounting operations in the
reverse order.
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