Bodywork

Rear side door panel

2steps
~12min
1/5difficulty
Done 0 of 2

Replacing this part is a basic operation for a side collision.

Information on additional or trim parts is given in their respective chapters.

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Part supplied assembled with:
Belt reinforcement
Sound-insulating plates

Panneau de porte latérale arrière

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Door panel 0.7
  2. Upper reinforcement 1
    Panneau de porte latérale arrière
    Panneau de porte latérale arrière

NOTE: The door panel can be removed using the specific panel removal tool, part number Car. 1657.

NOTA :

NOTE: Structural adhesive must be used on the perimeter (crimped area).

For areas (1), use a setting adhesive type M.J. Pro (reference: 77 11 172 376).

Panneau de porte latérale arrière
Panneau de porte latérale arrière

Use adhesive type M.J. Pro (reference: 77 11 172 376) to ensure appearance and sealing after the panel is crimped.

Panneau de porte latérale arrière

CAUTION: Make sure the panel soundproofing is present.

If straightening the panel requires removing, even partially, one or more soundproofing pads, they must be systematically replaced.

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