1•3 Aluminium Paneling
FITTING OF ALUMINIUM PANELS
1
Panelling - Tunnel
1
Locate the two tunnel panels [A] from
your parts, place the panels in their
positions according to the positioning
diagram and carefully clamp in place (Fig
1.1
).
1.1
2
Ensure the panel is secured firmly in
position then drill into the chassis using
the panel as your template (Fig
1.2
).
1.2
3
When all the holes are drilled, remove
the clamps and the panel.
4
Remove any burs from the chassis with
a de-burring tool and a drill.
5
Apply silicone sealant to the surfaces of
the chassis that the panel will be in
contact with (Fig 1.3).
1.3
NOTE:
The front of the inner tunnel panel is bent
around the chassis using a soft mallet (see
image below).
The rear of the panel fits inside of the
chassis tubing so the rivets can be fixed from
inside of the tunnel (see image below).
6
Carefully place the panel on to the chassis
and place rivets in the holes ready for
final fitment (Fig 1.4).
1.4
7
Pull up the rivets with a rivet gun.
8
Remove any excess sealant with a clean
cloth and white spirit.
2
Panelling – Rear Bulkhead
1
Fit the rear bulkhead panel [B],
repeating the process used for the
tunnel panels.
NOTE:
Note that the panel needs to be bent slightly
to get it in place, be careful to minimize
creasing (see image below).
A
B
D
E
E
F
I
G
C
Panel Positioning
A.
Tunnel Sides
B.
Rear Bulkhead
C.
Floor Panels
D.
Side Panels
E.
Front Bulkhead
G.
Scuttle Panel
H.
Inner Footwell
I.
Tunnel Top Panel
