Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Centre floor, side section: General description

I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

The component is made of two different kinds of panel of different thickness assembled by laser butt welding.

II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT

These cutting lines show the area in which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement of the centre floor side section.

Cut 1, 2 and 3:

• cut (1) affects the partial replacement of the centre floor side section,
• cuts (1) and (2) affect the partial replacement of the rear section of the centre floor side section
• cuts (1) and (3) affect the partial replacement of the front section of the centre floor side section.

III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT

Only the connections which are specific to the partial replacement by cutting are indicated.

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, 40A, General Information).

Line (1) on the diagram shows partial replacement and a weld by joggling with plug welds at regular intervals.

Lines (1) and (2) on the diagram show the partial rear replacement and a weld by joggling with plug welds at regular intervals.

Lines (1) and (3) on the diagram show the partial front replacement and a weld by joggling with plug welds at regular intervals.