Volvo C30 2007 Service And Repair Manual page 93

WELDING, GENERAL (2012)
NOTE: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years
and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in
the illustrations is always correct.
GENERAL
Volvo bodies are manufactured to the highest quality. All bodywork repairs must therefore take place following
the same principles. Use light tools. Take care of the surface coating, electro dip (ED) and phosphating.
Always use welding primer between welded panel flanges.
PRIOR TO WELDING
CAUTION: Always remove the battery cables before welding in accordance with:
BATTERY DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
CAUTION: Locate the welding ground connection as close as possible to the welding
point.
CAUTION: If the welding must be carried out in the immediate vicinity of an electronic
unit then this must be removed.
ASSEMBLY
Spot welding is mainly used when the bodies are manufactured, and use of this method should always be aimed
for with a repair.
CAUTION: Gas welding must not be used on Volvo bodywork.
WARNING: Use ventilation / extraction equipment.
Unless otherwise specified in the method, the distance between the welds must be the same as the original
design.
2012 Volvo C30 T-5
ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Body Frame - General Information