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FOREWORD STRUCTURE

The body repair methods have been studied to enable the repairer to perform quality work in the best possible conditions .

1 - THE MAIN OPERATIONS ARE BROKEN DOWN UNDER THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS

1 - 1 - COMPLEMENTARY OPERATION(S)

All the operations which must be performed in addition to the actual repair .

1 - 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS

All the parts to be ordered for the actual repair .

1 - 3 - PART(S) REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE OPERATION

Identification of the actual repair parts after cutting or removing certain components .

1 - 4 - PREPARATION OF NEW PARTS

Descaling of mating edges before welding .

Definition of drilling or cutting of components for partial replacement .

1 - 5 - CUTTING OUT

To be performed on the damaged components as indicated .

1 - 6 - SEPARATING

Rectifying, flattening and disking the mating edges .

Application of welding primer to the mating edges (on both body shell and new components) .

1 - 7 - ADJUSTMENT

Offering up components for alignment .

Check .

Adjustment .

1 - 8 - WELDING

Welding on the lines provided using appropriate equipment .

1 - 9 - FINISHING

Loading of surfaces which require careful finishing .

1 - 10 - SEALING

Application of mastic as indicated .

1 - 11 - PROTECTION

Application of anti-chip compound to the areas indicated .

Spraying liquid wax into box members .

1 - 12 - FOAM OPERATION

Injection of expanding foam into the areas indicated .

IMPERATIVE : on completion of the work: check the operation of electrical equipment, check the closing of movable panels, clean off all marks .