Rack Amplifier "IN" made of steel VN300 (annealed steel). It must be welded with MIG electric rivets to the inside of the post "IN", the internal reinforcement of the bottom trim panel and the reinforcement of the upper trim. Spot welding should not be used.
Make sure all welded joints are properly sealed and protected from water penetration, especially in areas where the adhesive/seal of the original panel cannot be replicated. Seal joints before installing exterior panels where necessary.
NOTE: Rack Reinforcement "IN" rips off "ring frame" side panel amplifier, it is not serviceable separately.
NOTE: Between Rack Amplifier "IN" and the inside of the rack "IN" the NVH element is located.
Removing
1. Combined with rack reinforcement "IN" is replaced by:
- Front door
- Backdoor
- roof upholstery
- Rack outer panel "IN"
2. For more information regarding this repair procedure, see: For more information, refer to the chapter: Body and frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Special Information and Approval Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard techniques used at the service station (100-00 General information, Description and principle of operation).
3. Remove rack outer panel "IN". For more information, see chapter: 'B' Pillar Exterior Panel (501-29 Side panel sheet metal repairs, Removal and installation).
4. Mill out the weld points.
NOTE: In the top/top rail areas of the rack "A" and bottom trim panel, you will need to use an HSS spot weld drill.
NOTE: Through Rack Amplifier "IN" and inner rack panel "IN" holes must be drilled in the doorway area. This allows MIG electric rivets to be installed through the inner panel.
5. Separate the connections and remove the old panel, also disconnect the NVH element.
Installation
1. Remove the rack reinforcement part "IN" from the annular frame of the serviced panel. Drill out the spot welds using the HSS spot weld drill.
2. Prepare the connecting surfaces of the old and new panels.
3. Attach the new panel and lock it in place. Check the reconciliation, if correct, go to the next step, if not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.
4. Remove the new panel.
5. Replace the NVH element if necessary.
6. Apply sealing adhesive to the NVH element.
7. Attach the new panel and lock it in place.
8. Welding with electric MIG rivets.
NOTE: The holes for the MIG electric rivets are made by removing the old panel and separating the serviced panel.
NOTE: MIG electric rivets must be installed through the inner panel in the area of the door openings.
9. Clean all welds.
10. Reverse the removal procedure to install the appropriate panels and mechanicals.
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