Renault Laguna III Manual page 3376

b - Grinding
Level off the tabs (2) remaining on the vehicle using an
orbital sander fitted with a flap disc (see MR 400).
2 - Preparation before assembly
a - Preparation and adjustment
Position the spare part, adjust it and fit it using a vice
(see MR 400).
If necessary, refit the surrounding components and
check the panel gaps.
b - Marking and identifying the joints
Mark its optimum position using masking tape between
the replacement part and the vehicle.
Remove the replacement part.
c - Preparing the mating faces on the spare part
Gently sand the internal mating faces of the spare part
bonding zones with P320 dry sand paper or with a red
abrasive pad without removing the protection.
Prepare the remaining mating faces according to the
connection method.
d - Preparing the mating faces on the vehicle
Gently sand the internal mating faces at the bonding
zones on the vehicle with P320 dry sand paper or with
a red abrasive pad without removing the galvanised
protection.
Prepare the remaining mating faces according to the
connection method.
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e - Apply the protection before assembly
Apply anti-corrosion protection to the welded mating
faces on the spare part and the vehicle before assem-
bly (see MR 400).
3 - Assembly
a - Application of the bonding products
Degrease the bonding zones on the replacement part
and the vehicle using heptane.
On the vehicle, apply a 4 mm diameter bead of HIGH
PERFORMANCE STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE (see
Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair)
along the entire length of the side bonding zones and a
bead of BLACK MJPRO to the roof cross members
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair)
.
b - Fitting and adjusting the replaced parts
Position the replacement part on the vehicle.
Position the four positioning shims (Car. 1816) into the
grooves at the front and rear of the roof.
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