Bodywork

Upper fender side panel reinforcement

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This part may be replaced in two ways:

  • complete: base operation for a frontal impact,
  • partial: along cut (a), base operation linked to the partial fender side panel replacement for a frontal impact.
WARNING

The cut position given in the procedure must not be offset; it is determined by the position of the liners and reinforcements.

In the method described below, you will only find the descriptions and joins specific to the part concerned.

Information on related parts is covered in their respective sections (see contents).

Note: If the spot welds cannot be made with the spot welder, they may be replaced with plug welds.

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Part supplied separately

Renfort supérieur de côté d'auvent

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Fender side panel reinforcement 0,9 / 1,5

PART IN POSITION

Renfort supérieur de côté d'auvent

Detail of section a

Renfort supérieur de côté d'auvent

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