SECTION 18: BODY
DOB 2490-2789 | X3-45 Commuter PA1605 Maintenance Manual (Final Version – Rev.2 April 2016)
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3.20
A)
Install pulling equipment at the other end of side
panel
B)
Make a final adjustment in height
C)
Sand front of side panel 2" wide
D)
Pull side panel so that panel moves 1/8”
Make sure the equipment pulls along the
whole width of side panel
E)
Perform tig spot welding
Quantity of "tig spot": 30 minimum.
3.30
Remove pulling equipment
3.40
A)
Remove protective film from double-face self-
adhesive tape.
B)
Compress top and bottom section of side panel
3.50
A)
Cut excess of side panel. Make sure that cut is
parallel with tubing.
B)
Grind side panel end to line up with door tubing.
3.60
To seal each panel end, apply masking tape on each side of
side panel joint. Use a caulking nozzle and grey Sikaflex
221 adhesive to fill the cavity between the panel and vehicle
structure.
Clean using Sika 205. Allow 5 minutes minimum for drying.
