Bodywork

Front 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

Supplied assembled with:
Upper reinforcement
Soundproofing plates

Version B

Panneau de porte latérale avant

Version C

Panneau de porte latérale avant

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Door panel 0.7
  2. Seat belt reinforcement 1

Version B

Panneau de porte latérale avant

Version C

Panneau de porte latérale avant
Panneau de porte latérale avant

NOTE: The door panel can be removed using the specific crimp-release pliers, reference Car. 1657.

Panneau de porte latérale avant

Version B

Panneau de porte latérale avant

Version C

Panneau de porte latérale avant

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).

Version B

Panneau de porte latérale avant

Version C

Panneau de porte latérale avant

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 avant

Version B

Panneau de porte latérale avant

Version C

Panneau de porte latérale avant

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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