Dacia Solenza 2004, Repair Manual

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REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
44
44 - 4
Side panel
DISMOUNTING
Dismount the elements, which are in con-
tact with the side panel ( 1 ).
Detach the welding points of the side panel,
which are in connection with :
- side frame lining in the area (2);
- roof in the area ( 3 );
- rear lower panel in the area (
4
)
- rear extreme cross member in the area (
5
).
Straighten the areas resulted by dismounting.
Grind the areas resulted by dismounting.
REMOUNTING
Apply a layer of 5322 size material on the
joint areas of the side panel with the side frame
lining and the rear lower panel.
Position and center the new element.
Check the correct positioning of the side panel.
Weld the side panel
(1)
following the welding
outlines 2 , 3 , 4, and 5.
Retouch possible deformations.
Grind the performed welding.
Protect the welding with a corrosion-
preventive product.
Apply a layer of sealant material in the joint
areas of the side panel with the rear extreme
cross member and the rear lower panel.
Paint the affected area in the carriage body color.
Mount the connection elements by
performing the dismounting operations in the
reverse order.
1
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