Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 382
→ Remove highly flammable materials from the work area; if necessary, remove units with
fuel-carrying parts and protect work areas in the vehicle that are at risk of catching fire using
fire-proof covers.
→ Ventilate the work area well.
→ Remove smoke gases with a suitable extraction system (refer to Workshop Equipment Manual).
→ Wear suitable protective equipment, such as protective clothing, gloves, a welding shield and, if
necessary, a protective mask.
→ For welding work, always disconnect both terminals on the battery. In the case of welding work in
the immediate vicinity of the control modules for pyrotechnical safety systems, remove the control
modules before beginning work.
→ In addition, the guidelines of the welding equipment manufacturer and the legal accident
prevention regulations and those of the mutual indemnity association (BGV D1) must be observed.
Safety instructions for flying sparks during grinding and welding work
ATTENTION
Danger of explosion and fire from flying sparks during grinding and welding work!
Danger of injury and danger of damage to vehicle parts and other vehicles due to flying sparks
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→ Cover vehicle parts such as battery, fuel system, paintwork, glass and passenger compartment parts with
fire-proof covers and, if necessary, remove batteries and fuel-carrying components.
→ No other vehicles may be left unprotected in areas used for body repair!
Installing side member
Note
When butt welding body sheet panels with a sheet thickness of > 1.5 mm, there must be a welding slit width s
= 1 x sheet thickness to guarantee the required welding quality (welding through).
1. Weld in the inner side member.
1.1. Weld the inner side member with a full butt weld H under shielding gas.
Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems
Danger of injury when welding
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