1•3Aluminium Paneling
FITTING OF ALUMINIUM PANELS
1Panelling - Tunnel
1 Locate the two tunnel panels [A] from
your parts, place the panels in their
positions according to the positioning
diagram and carefully clamp in place (Fig
1.1).
1.1
2 Ensure the panel is secured firmly in
position then drill into the chassis using
the panel as your template (Fig 1.2).
1.2
3 When all the holes are drilled, remove
the clamps and the panel.
4 Remove any burs from the chassis with
a de-burring tool and a drill.
5 Apply silicone sealant to the surfaces of
the chassis that the panel will be in
contact with (Fig 1.3).
1.3
NOTE:
The front of the inner tunnel panel is bent
around the chassis using a soft mallet (see
image below).
The rear of the panel fits inside of the
chassis tubing so the rivets can be fixed from
inside of the tunnel (see image below).
6 Carefully place the panel on to the chassis
and place rivets in the holes ready for
final fitment (Fig 1.4).
1.4
7 Pull up the rivets with a rivet gun.
8 Remove any excess sealant with a clean
cloth and white spirit.
2Panelling –Rear Bulkhead
1 Fit the rear bulkhead panel [B],
repeating the process used for the
tunnel panels.
NOTE:
Note that the panel needs to be bent slightly
to get it in place, be careful to minimize
creasing (see image below).
