Bodywork

Front central floor side cross member

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This part may be replaced in two ways:

  • complete: operation linked to partial dash panel replacement for a side collision,
  • partial: per cut (a), additional operation to the front footwell panel replacement and partial central floor side section replacement for a front side collision.

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 assembled with:
Cross member reinforcement
Impact reinforcement
Swaged nut

Traverse latérale avant de plancher central

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Central floor front side cross member 1.2

Partial replacement per cut (a)

Traverse latérale avant de plancher central

Note: The cut is made flush with the front side member.

Complete replacement

Traverse latérale avant de plancher central

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