Side panel

INTRODUCTION

Replacing this part is a basic operation for a rear side impact.

In the operation described below, you will only find descriptions of the joints specific to the part concerned.

Information on other parts is covered in their respective sections.

For the panel van version, this part can be replaced in two ways (see sections in the drawing below):

1. 1

   - complete with section A.A of the upper part

2. 2

   - partial, section B.B for glazed version

The particularities of the glazed version and the version with girafon are also given at the end of the chapter.

PART COMPOSITION M.P.R.

Assembly with sliding door rail housings and striker bracket.

LIST OF LINKS:

Side panel gutter, tail light bracket
Body side inner panel
Door pillar reinforcement
Wing panel stiffener spacer

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

1. 1

   Rear quarter panel 0.8

2. 2

   Rear quarter panel inner 0.7

3. 3

   Side panel gutter, tail light bracket 1.2

4. 4

   Rear quarter panel extension 1

5. 5

   Side panel gutter upper reinforcement 1.2

6. 6

   Centre rail bracket 1

7. 7

   Cross member inner panel 0.7

8. 8

   Roof panel 0.7

9. 9

   Upper door sill reinforcement 1.2

10. 10

    Door sill reinforcement 1.2

11. 11

    Rocker closing panel 1.5

12. 12

    Girafon gutter 0.7

13. 13

    Rocker bottom reinforcement 1.2

14. 14

    Wing panel stiffener spacer 0.7

15. 15

    Wing panel stiffener 0.7

    

1 - COMPLETE, WITH SECTION A-A

GLAZED VERSION

2 - SPECIAL FEATURE OF SECTION B-B

VERSION WITH GIRAFON

INTRODUCTION

The specific features for vehicles fitted with a girafon are given below.