Removing
Pull off the tailgate seal.
Installation
Install the tailgate seal.
Note. If joint 1 of the tailgate seal is damaged, glue the joint with rubber adhesive. Apply instant glue (based on cyanoacrylate) to the adapter. Connect the ends of the seal.
The inner sealing lip 2 of the tailgate seal is located above the inner skins.
Replacing door outer skin and tailgate
Removing
Remove the sealing compound.
Drill out the weld points.
Sand folded edges 1.
Remove the outer skin of door 2 from the frame and remove the residual edge.
Remove the remains of adhesive 3 from the frame, sand the adhesive edges.
Sand the adhesive edges of 4 new parts.
Note. Sand only around the weld points, the new bead seam adhesive adheres to the primer of the new part.
Installation
Align the frame if necessary.
Fit the new part to the frame and mating points.
Apply the activator from the adhesive kit to the joint edge of the door frame, on both sides 5, on the outer skin of the door, on one side 6.
Apply glue roller (diameter 4 mm) on the butt edge of the door frame 8.
Note. Insert the glue tube from the glue kit into the BETAGUN 2000 glue gun, apply a test glue bead (e.g. on cardboard) 10 cm long 7.
Align the outer skin of the door on the frame and fasten it 10.
Bend the edge of the door outer skin.
Note. Use a straightening hammer and trowel while firmly holding the edge with your fist or shoe 11.
Apply adhesive as a joint seal and anti-corrosion protection.
Spread the glue in all sanded areas with a spatula or flat brush.
Remove excess glue.
Note. Additional sealing compound is not necessary.
Spot weld the door outer skin 12.
Note. To avoid imprinting on the outer skin of the door, work with a copper plate.
Note. In the separation area, weld as before with gas protection. In the area of separation points, it is necessary to protect the adhesive from burning with heat-insulating paste. Check the visible area of the surface and modify it if necessary.
Preserve the cavities.
Install the parts to be mounted.
Install door 12.
Install door 13.
Install the back door.
Install the tailgate.
Check the visible area of the surface and, if necessary, modify it 16.
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