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1. Roof ΒΌ panel joint
2. Rear quarter assembly
3. Boot floor assembly
4. Rear end panel assembly
5. Dog leg joint
6. Centre pillar (B post)
Figure 40: Major Body Panels
Front End Panel Repair
Figure 41: Front End Panel Repairs
2.1 Front End Panel Operations
Front Chassis Leg Section
During removal, cut the panel at 1 in figure 42. Cut out spot welds at 2 and remove panel bulk. In replacement, trim the new panel to form a seam welded butt joint with the existing panel at 1. Drill or punch holes in the new panel for plug welding at 2 due to excessive metal thickness.
NB. This is one example always follow manufacturers instructions when fitting panels or thatchem methods manuals.
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