Renault Laguna III Manual page 3188

FRONT LOWER STRUCTURE
Front side member: General description
II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Cut 1:
This line marks the place in which it is possible to make
a partial replacement.
This operation allows you to access the inside of the
hollow section of the structural element to straighten it.
Note:
For the partial replacement of parts constituting a
single structural component, it is essential to stag-
ger the welds of each of the components.
In this case, the side member weld line must be stag-
gered from that of its closure panel.
III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.
WARNING
If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not
accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the
original resistance welds (see MR 400).
If there are other issues regarding access to mating
faces, the various replacement options are described
in the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair
(see MR 400).
Line (3) on the drawing shows a butt weld by continu-
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ous EGW welding.
41A-14
41A
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