AVEO - Body Repair Manual

SECTION INDEX
BODY REPAIR MANUAL
PREFACE GENERAL INFORMATION PREPARATIONS OF BODY WORK WELDING AND TOOLS FRONT
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FOREWORD
This manual includes procedure for maintenance, adjustment, service operation and removal and installation of components. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of manual approval. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
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ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID BODY DIMENSION SEALING CAULKING AND DEADENER
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RUST PREVENTION
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In order to reduce the chance of personal injury and/or property damage, carefully observe the instructions that follow: The service manuals of General Motors Corporation are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others. This could also damage the vehicle, or cause the vehicle to operate improperly. Proper vehicle service and repair are important to the safety of the service technician and to the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles. If you need to replace a part, use the same part number or an equivalent part. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality. The service procedures we recommend and describe in this service manual are effective methods of performing service and repair. Some of the procedures require the use of tools that are designed for specific purposes. Accordingly, any person who intends to use a replacement part, a service procedure, or a tool that is not recommended by General Motors, must first establish that there is no jeopardy to personal safety or the safe operation of the vehicle. This manual contains various Cautions and Notices that you must observe carefully in order to reduce the risk of personal injury during service or repair. Improper service or repair may damage the vehicle or render the vehicle unsafe. These Cautionsand Noticesare not exhaustive. General Motors can not possibly warn of all the potentially hazardous consequences of your failure to follow these instructions. This manual covers service procedures to vehicles that are equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR). Refer to the Cautions Cautions and Notices and in Restraints. Refer to SIR component and wiring location views in Restraints in before performing a service on or around SIR components or wiring. Failure to follow these Cautionscould cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unnecessary SIR repairs. In order to help avoid accidental air bag deployment and personal injury, whenever you service a vehicle that requires repair of the SIR and another vehicle system, we recommend that you first repair the SIR, then go on to the other system.
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Volume 1 Foreword This manual provides information on the diagnosis, the service procedures, the adjustments, and the specifications for your General Motors vehicle. The technicians who understand the material in this manual and in the appropriate Dealer Service Bulletins better serve the vehicle owners. When this manual refers to a brand name, a part number, or a specific tool, you may use an equivalent product in place of the recommended item. All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. General Motors reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Published by North American Operations General Motors Corporation Warren, Michigan 48090 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The information cutoff date is 08/20/02. LITHO IN U.S.A. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, photocopying, and recording without the prior written permission of General Motors corporation. This applies to all text, illustrations, and tables.
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Error and Suggestion Reporting

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Your name The name of your dealership The phone number of your dealership The model year the vehicle line The publication part number (if present) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle on which you are working The service category and page numbers(s) Any applicable electronic information element identification numbers A descriptive explanation of your concern By delivering your concern to the author of the manual. By eliciting a response from the author. By supplying you with an answer to your concerns.
The GM service manual phone personnel will respond to your concerns in the following ways.
For paper manual users: The GM service manual phone personnel will also explain how to send in examples or marked-up pages. For Electronic Manual users: Be prepared to provide any applicable identification numbers pertaining to the electronic information in question. The GM service manual comment telephone numbers do not provide technical assistance. For technical assistance, contact your regular technical assistance source. United States and Canada General Motors Dealer Employees Please call the following number with your comments: 1--800--828--6860. You may call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.--8p.m. Eastern Time, or you may send a fax to the following number: 248--265--9327. Canada, French Speaking General Motors Dealer Employees Please call the following number with your comments: 1--800--503--3222. You may call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.--5p. m. Eastern Time, or you may send a fax to the following number: 248--265--9327. International English Speaking General Motors Dealer Employees Please call the following number with your comments: 248--265--0840. You may call Monday through Friday, 8a.m.--8p.m. Eastern Time, or you may send a fax to the following number: 248--265--9327. United States and Canadian Vehicle Owner/Operator Vehicle owners or operators are encouraged to address their comments and concerns to the applicable Customer Assistance Center. The phone number and address of the Customer Assistance Center are in the Owner Manual. s
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Cautions and Notices Definition of Caution, Notice, and Important

The diagnosis and repair procedures in the GM Service Manual contain both general and specific Cautions, Notices, and Importants. GM is dedicated the presentation of service information that helps the technician to diagnose and repaired the systems necessary for the proper operation of the vehicle, however, certain procedures may present a hazard to the technician if they are not followed in the recommended manner. Cautions, Notices, and Importants are elements designed to prevent these hazards, however, not all hazards can be foreseen. This information is placed at strategic locations within the service manual. This information is designed to prevent the following from occurring: ? ? ? ? ? Serious bodily injury to the technician Damage to the vehicle Unnecessary vehicle repairs Unnecessary component replacement Improper repair or replacement of vehicle components. Any caution or notice that appears in general information is referenced from the individual service categories.
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Damage to any systems or components which are dependent upon the proper operation of the system or component under repair Improper operation or performance of any systems or components which are dependent upon the proper operation of the system or component under repair Damage to fasteners, basic tools, or special tools The leakage of coolant, lubricant, or other vital fluids
IMPORTANT Defined
IMPORTANT statements emphasize a necessary characteristic of a diagnostic or repair procedure. IMPORTANT statements are designed to do the following: ? ? ? ? ? Clarify a procedure Present additional information for accomplishing a procedure Give insight into the reason or reasons for performing a procedure in the manner recommended. Present information that will help to accomplish a procedure in a more effective manner Present information that gives the technician the benefit of the past experience in accomplishing a procedure with greater ease
CAUTION Defined
When encountering a CAUTION, you will be asked to take a necessary action or not to take a prohibited actions. If a CAUTION is not heeded, the following consequences may occur. ? ? ? Serious bodily injury to the technician Serious bodily injury to the other technicians int the workplace area Serious bodily injury to the driver and/or passengers(s) of the vehicle, if the vehicle has been improperly repaired.
Foam Sound Deadening Caution

Foam sound deadeners must be removed from areas within 152.4 mm (6 in) of where flame is to be used for body repairs. When reinstalling foam sound deadeners, avoid inhaling fumes as bodily injury may result.
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution

To avoid personal injury when exposed to welding flashes or to galvanized (Zinc Oxide) metal toxic fumes while grinding/cutting on any type of metal or sheet molded compound, you must work in a properly ventilated area, wearing an approved respirator.
NOTICE defined
Notices call special attention to a necessary action or to a prohibited action. If a NOTICE is not heeded, the following consequences may occur. ? ? ? ? Damage to the vehicle Unnecessary vehicle repairs Unnecessary component replacement Improper operation or performance of the systems or components which are dependent upon the proper operation of the system or component under repair
Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Notice

Removing more than 0.5 mils of the clearcoat can result in early paint failure. The clearcoat contains ultraviolet screeners. Do not finesse sand more than is required to remove the defect.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 2.1.BEFORE BEGINNING WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 2.2.DURING WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
3. BODY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 4. LOADS ON BODY PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 5. USE OF NEW HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 6. CORROSION PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 7. SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 8. ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 9. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 10. TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 11. BODY REPAIR PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11 -
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1. GENERAL INSTRUCTION
This publication is designed to help you the body repair technician with your specialized work. Vehicle bodywork has changed a great deal over the years. As vehicles have developed technically, vehicle bodywork has also had to meet new requirements with design, changes to reconcile apparently conflicting demands to name just a few examples: Sstrength and safety ; low weight Sspaciousness ; good aerodynamices Shigh quality ; low price . The durability and ease of repair of the bodywork also plays an important part. . Nowadays, the use of highly automated production equipment makes it possible to maintain the tightest tolerances and thus ensure a high level of quality. . When bodywork is damaged, the customer rightly expects it to be expertly repaired to the same quality standards. . At the same time, for his safety, the customer expects you to have comprehensive knowledge of materials, measuring and straightening methods, possible distortion, optimum corrosion prevention and much more besides. . This publication is designed to help you update your knowledge and give you an idea of what you require to rectify moderate or severe accident damage, for your own safety and for the satisfaction of your customers.
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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SDisconnect the battery to reduce the possibility of fire caused by electrical shorts. SCheck for fuel leaks and repair as necessary. SRemove the fuel tank and/or fuel lines if welding equipment is to be used near the fuel system. SBefore welding, sanding or cutting, protect carpets and seats with fire--proof covers. SFollow standard safety practices when using toxic or flammable liquids. SUse standard safety equipment when spraying paint, welding, cutting, sanding or grinding. Standard safety equipment includes. SRespirator and filter masks: Designed to filter out toxic fumes, mist, dust or other airborn particles. Use a respirator or filter mask designed to protect you from the hazards of the particular job; some respirators, for example, are designed to filter out only dust and airborn particles, not toxic fumes. SSafety goggles or glasses: Designed to protect your eyes from projectiles, dust particles or splashing liquid. SGloves: Rubber gloves protect against corrosive chemicals. Welding gloves protect against burns and abrasions caused by welding, sanding or grinding. SSafety shoes: Non--slip soles protect against slipping. Metal toe inserts protect against falling objects. SEar plugs: Protect eardrums from harmful noise levels. .
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. SDo not smoke while working near the fuel system. SDeposit gas or solvent--soaked shop towels in an approved container. SBrake lining contains asbestos, which can cause cancer. Do not use an air hose to blow off brake assemblies: use only an approved vacuum cleaner, and wear an approved filter mask or respirator. SAlways attach a safety cable when using a hydraulic ram or a frame straightening table: do not stand in direct line with the chains used on such equipment.
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3. BODY SAFETY
Modern stressed--skin bodies are designed so as to have a sturdy passenger cell protected by front and rear crumple zones. SIn an accident the crumple zones are designed to convert impact energy into deformation work. SThe shape, material and metal thickness must all be precisely matched.
4. LOADS ON BODY PARTS

SThe earlier practice of making a distinction between load bearing and non--loading bearing parts of vehicles with a chassis and body is no longer justified now. Every part, even the windows, contributes to the overall strength of the vehicle. . Therefore, with modern General Motors bodies, one talks of highly stressed and less highly stressed parts. . .
5. USE OF NEW HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS

SThe requirement for reduced body weight has lead to a reduction in the amount of steel used, e.g. through the use of thinner sheet steels. This has been achieved with HIGH STRENGTH SHEET STEELS, in spite of the need to meet higher body strength requirements at the same time. High strength steels have a tensile strength and a yield strength as much as 30% higher than conventional steel. These properties must not be destroyed when carrying out repairs, e.g. by using excessive heat. . .
Fig. 1 Body Shell SMany years of experience, refined computational methods and expensive series of crash tests mean that General Motors now builds bodies giving optimum deformation in the crumple zones in frontal or rear impacts.
6. CORROSION PROTECTION
SThe durability of the bodywork, its associated long--term safety and retention of value largely depend on the corrosion protection given to the sheet metal. Here, General Motors takes a great deal of care in production. STherefore, this corrosion protection must be preserved or restored when repairs are carried out.
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7. SUMMARY
SAll General Motors vehicles are built to the highest standards in terms of styling and material properties. SThese high quality standards must be maintained when accident repairs are carried out. SMistakes made when carrying out repair operations such as straightening, welding sheet--metal parts, etc. not only produce visible defects, but may also compromise the safety of the vehicle. SMistakes made when restoring the corrosion protection compromise durability. . .
1. Before spot welding the zinc plated steel plate, remove the paint from both sides of the flange to be welded. Apply sealer to the flange after welding. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding. Note : Seal the sanded surfaces thoroughly to prevent rust. 2. The electric continuity properties of zinc plated steel plate is different from ordinary steel plate. When spot welding, increase the current by 10--20%, or increase the resistance welding time. Increase the number of weld spots by 10--20% also. Note : The MIG welding procedures for zinc plated steel plate are the same as for ordinary steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. 3. Before applying putty or body filler to the zinc plated steel plate, sand the zinc plating thoroughly to promote adhesion and prevent blistering. Note : Use only epoxy--based putties and fillers on zinc plated steel plate.
8. ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR

Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. The zinc plated steel plate used in some panels of the V222 requires different repair techniques than ordinary steel plate.
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9. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

NOTICE :The following precautions should be observed when performing sheet metal work, paint work and repair work around the locations of the SRS parts. 1. SDM(Sensing and Diagnosis Module) are located under the console ass Avoid strong impact with ass y. y hammer or other tools when repairing the front side frame and the lower part of the dashboard. Do not apply heat to these areas with a gas burner, etc. 2. SRS harness is located under the lower part of the dashboard below the dashboard panel. (SRS harness is covered with a yellow corrugated tube.) Care should be
taken not to damage the harness is covered with a yellow corrugated tube.) Care should be taken not to damage the harness when reparing this area. Do not apply heat of more than 80 C(176 F) when drying painted surfaces anywhere around the locations of SRS parts. 3. If strong impact or high temperature needs to be applied to the areas around the locations of SRS parts, remove the part before performing repair work. 4. If any of the SRS related parts is damaged or deformed, be sure to replace it. Note : Refer to the Service Manual(Supplimental Restraint System) for removal and replacement of SRS related parts.
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10. TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION
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11. BODY REPAIR PROCEDURES

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Operation Inspection Preparation Removal Pull out Cut and pry off Peel off Molding Set the new parts Inspection Welding Finish Sealing Undercoating Painting Deadner Anti--rust agents Installation Check and adjust Procedure Inspect the damaged parts and the extent of damage and make plans for the repair. Prepare the new parts, special repair tools and others. Remove the related parts for repair. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged areas. Cut off the damaged areas and drills on the spot weld nuggets and pry off the remaining spot weld flanges. Peel off the undercoat and sealer. Mold damaged areas and even out the welding flanges and fill any holes. Grind both sides of the welding section and set the new parts and tack welds for temporary installation. Inspect the dimensions for correct position and preinstall the exterior parts and check the clearances and level differences. Perform a trial welding and the main welding. Finish the welding areas and even out the flanges for a close fit. Apply the sealer to the matching and over lapped surface. Apply the undercoat to the required areas. Apply the paint. Apply the deadner to the designated areas. Coating the anti--rust agents to the designated areas. Install the related parts and rub in grease to the moving parts and replenish the cooling liquid, oil, aircon gas and others. Check all operations, wheel alignments, leaks, head lamp aim and others with the specified check sheet. Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2-1
SECTION 2
PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK
CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 2. CHECKPOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 3. CORRECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 4. MEASURING SYSTEMS (WITHOUT SMALL DAMAGE) . . . . . . . . 2 - 6 -
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. SMost monocoque bodies are composed as a single unit by welding together pressed parts made of steel plates which come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Each part is responsible for displaying a certain strength T200 (HATCHBACK)
and durability in order that it may play its role in meeting the functions of the body as a whole. SDamage to the exterior of the body can be inspected visually, but where there has been an external impact, it is necessary to inspect the extent of the damage. In some cases, the deformation has spread beyond the actual areas which were in the collision and so this has to be inspected closely. Unit: mm(in.)
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2. CHECKPOINTS
SAccurate Inspection of Damaged Parts(Visual) . Seat Belts Always replace the seat belt if : 1. The belt material is cut, punctured, burned or in any way damaged. 2. The buckle or retractor does not work properly. 3. They were being worn at the time of a collision(also check for damage at the seat belt anchor points). 4. Their condition is questionable. . Front Section : 1. Is there any bending, splitting, denting or other damage to the suspension and its related parts? 2. Is there any deformation of the front panel or radiator crossmember? Have any of the connected sections come apart? 3. Are there any creases or distortion in the front wheelhouse or side frame? Have any of the connected sections come apart? 4. Is there any bending or twisting of the whole front area? 5. Is there any deformation like creases, bulges, or dents in the front pillar, dash panel, floor, etc.? 6. Is there any vertical twisting or misaligned clearance in the door? 7. Is the windshield seal broken? 8. Is there any deformation in the vicinity of the top part of the roof panel center pillar? s 9. Is there any damage inside the automobile(is there any twisting of the dash panel, or anything irregular with the clearances or sheet--mounting parts)? 10. Is there any damage to the steering wheel? Is there any deformation in the column and the column--mounted parts? 11. Is there any oil or water leakage and damage to the engine, transmission or brakes? 12. Is there any irregular noise in the gear changing operation, engine and transmission rotation? 13. Are there any traces of contact between the engine block and the center crossmember ? 14. Is there any damage to brake or fuel lines, or wire harnesses?
Rear Section : 1. Is there any twisting, bulging or denting of the rear floor any rear bolsters? Have any of the connected sections come apart? 2. Is there any irregular bulging or denting in the rear fender? 3. Is there any distortion in the rear inner panel? Is there any bending and denting in the vicinity of the rear pillar? 4. Is there any distortion or creasing is the rear wheelhouse and arch sections? Have any of the connected sections come apart? 5. Is there anything irregular in the rear glass seal clearance? 6. Is there any twisting or misalignment of the clearance of the trunk lid opening section? 7. Is there any bending, splitting, denting or other damage to the suspension and its related parts? 8. Is there any deformation of the rear floor crossmember, trunk floor panel and back panel? Have any of the connected sections come apart? . Impact Beam : Always replace the door assembly if : 1. The external force makes the impact beam of door inner deform. Always replace impact beam if : 2. The external force makes the impact beam of front bumper and rear bumper deform.
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3. CORRECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA
SSet the frame corrector on the car body. SThe side frame is to allow reshaping by pulling it out. SUse the horizontal pinch welds for anchoring the car. .
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4. MEASURING SYSTEMS (WITHOUT SMALL DAMAGE)

SWhenever possible, make judgements and conclusions based on measurement. Measure the wheel alignment(see pages 2--2, 2--3) so as to prevent any future trouble like unsymmetrical wear of the tires or catching
of the steering wheel. SIf there are any deviations, use a tram tracking gauge and measure parts of the body.(Below Fig. 4--1) SIf there is any twisting to the body, measure using a frame centering gauge.(Below Fig. 4--2) SWhen measuring body dimensions, use a universal tram gauge.(Below Fig. 4--3) .
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WELDING AND TOOLS 3-1
SECTION 3
WELDING AND TOOLS

CONTENTS 1. SPOT WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 1.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 1.2.WELDING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 1.3.WELDING STRENGTH TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3NO TAG
2. GAS WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4 3. CARBON DIOXIDE ARC WELDER(MIG ARC WELDING) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5 4. REPAIR TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6 -
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1. SPOT WELDING
1- GENERAL DESCRIPTION -1.
Spot welding is also known as resistance spot welding and it is the most suitable method of welding for automobiles. It has three main features: the welding can be performed instantaneously, it exercises very little effect on the mother material, and it reduces the generation of distortion to the absolute minimum. However, please remember to remove all paint and other impurities from the surface of the material you intend to weld for reliable results. .
1- WELDING CONDITIONS -2.

Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. When performing spot welding, make absolutely sure that you conform to the conditions governed by the current, conductivity time, welding pressure, holding time, and shutdown time recommended for the spot welder. Please bear in mind the following points when welding : . SPlate thickness and minimum welding pitch Note : When the welding intervals are too small, this leads to branching, making it impossible to maintain the desired soldering state. Plate thickness Minimum intervals 0.6mm 11mm 0.9mm 16mm 1.2mm 20mm 1.6mm 24mm Fig. 2
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SPlate thickness and tip diameter Plate thickness Minimum intervals 0.6mm 4.5 0.9mm 5.0 1.2mm 5.5 1.6mm 6.0
1- WELDING STRENGTH TEST -3.

Even if you perform the welding in accordance with the conditions, the strength of the welded sections may fluctuate widely with drops in the voltage and other factors. The quality of the welding cannot be evaluated unless the welded sections are destroyed. . Provide yourself with a steel plate of the same thickness and conduct a destruction test. . SIf holes appear in the steel plates, this means that the welding is standard strength. SDrive a wedge between two panels near the nugget. If the welded parts do not come apart and the diameter of the nugget appears more than 3 mm, the welding should be satisfactory.
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Note : It is difficult to perform spot welding in the following circumstances. SWhen it is not possible to remove any rust or paint attached to the welding surfaces. SWhen the tip of the spot welder cannot be inserted into the welding section. SWhen the welding surfaces can be seen from the outside and welding will impair the exterior appearance. . In all these cases, it is recommended that the gas welding method be employed. However, if it is not possible to perform spot welding because of space restrictions, plug welding based on the arc welding method may be performed instead. Here the welding sections must be close together.
2. GAS WELDING
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. Gas welding is indispensable for body repair because of the broad range of its applications from joining the body panels, cutting the materials that construct the body and applying heat to reform panels, and also because it is easy to get hold of the tools. However, this method requires experience.
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Note : Below is an example of how not to perform gas welding, avoid operations like this.
3. CARBON DIOXIDE ARC WELDER(MIG ARC WELDING)

Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. This welding process uses inexpensive carbon dioxide instead of expensive inert gases as a shielding means. Consumable metal electrodes are employed. It has a wide range of applications, including butt welding of thin plate, fillet welding, plug welding, and MIG spot welding. In terms of the weld strength, it is also highly stable.
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4. REPAIR TOOLS
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. Item Protective tools Work Operator Tools. equipment used
Vehicle body
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Item Fixing tools
Work Base metal fixing
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Shaping tools
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Body, frame shaping
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Item Flange tools
Work Edge preparation
Tools. equipment used
Cutting tools
Sanding tools
Cleaning
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FRONT 4-1
SECTION 4
FRONT
CONTENTS 1. FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2 1.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 1.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
2. FRONT WHEELHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 2.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 2.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
3. FRONT LONGITUDINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 10 3.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 3.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4. SUPPORT CONTROL ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 14 4.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 4.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
5. FRONT PILLAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 17 5.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 5.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
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1. FRONT PANEL
. The front panel is joined to the front wheelhouse and front longitudinal. It forms the base for the headlamps and other parts and maintains the rigidity of the front section of the body. Pay particular attention to twists and parallelism and check mounting of related parts when welding.
Fig. 1 Front Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SHood, radiator grill and front bumper. SHead lamps and fender. SEngine, radiator and related parts. SAircon condenser and related parts. SOthers.
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Fig. 3 5. Mold damaged related parts. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the front wheelhouse and longitudinal. SEven out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly. SFill any holes drilled by welding.
Fig. 2 2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area. SCheck the damage to the front wheelhouse and front longitudinal before removing the front panel. Use the frame straightener to roughly pull out and repair the damaged front panel before removing the front panel. Note : Check the fit of the door, taking care not to pull the damaged area out more than necessary. SUse the horizontal pinch weld clamps and attach the car to the frame straightener at the clamping points securely. 3. Keep the body, level. SJack up the body, and place safety stands at the four designated places of the frame door opening. 4. Cut and pry off the front panel. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the front wheel house and longitudinal. Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the front wheelhouse and longitudinal themselves. SCut off the front panel with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grindFig. 4 6. Set the front panel. SGrind both sides of the welding section of the front panel with a sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SClamp both the right and left sides with the vise grips as shown. SWeld the clamped sections for temporary installation. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
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Fig. 7 9. Fig. 5 Note : Make sure that the right and left front panels are in line with each others. 7. Measure the front compartment diagonally. Finish the welding areas.
SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the front wheelhouse and longitudinal flanges for a close fit with the surface of the front panel. 10. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the damaged areas of front wheelhouse and longitudinal if necessary. 11. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Rear the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 12. Coating the anti--rust agents. SCoating the anti--rust agents to the end of front panel side and the door hinge areas.
SMeasure the front compartment diagonally with a tracking gauge or convex rule as shown to check it for twisting or bending. STemporarily assemble the fender, head lamps and hood, then check the clearances and level differences.
Fig. 6 8. Perform the main welding. SSpot weld the front panel as shown. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the weldng condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded.
Fig. 8
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13. Install the related parts. SEngine, radiator and related parts. SAircon condenser and related parts. SHead lamps and fenders. SHood, radiator grill, and bumper. SOthers SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. Note : After install the all related parts, rub in grease to the moving parts and replenish cooling liquid, break oil, aircon gas and others. 14. Check and adjust SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. SAdjust the head lamp aim. SCheck all operation. SCheck for gas, oil and liquid leaks. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
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2. FRONT WHEELHOUSE
The front wheelhouse component is constructed as a unit with the locator shockabsorber. Therefore, replacement of the component affects the front wheel alignment. When assembling it, either use a jig or follow dimensions on the body repair chart for positioning. It must be welded carefully.
Fig. 9 Front Wheelhouse Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SParts on passenger side of dash panel lower which are especially flammable. SInstrument panel, wiring harness, related parts and others. 2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape. SAttach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch weld points. SBefore cutting off the damaged sections, pull them out so that they are restored to the original shape. SDo not pull out more than necessary. SPull out and straighten the damaged areas of the rear wheelhouse and dash panel lower, front filar and other parts. Note : Check the condition of the door and hinges. Fig. 11 SUsing a chisel, pry off the welded flange from the front body puller and wheelhouse. 4. Peel off the undercoat and sealer. SHeat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of the wheelhouse and longitudinal with a gas torch and peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel spatula. 5. Cut and pry off the front wheelhouse. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints on the longitudinal and rear wheelhouse. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the center punched areas. SCut off the front wheelhouse with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grindng.
Fig. 10 3. Remove the brace wheelhouse. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the brace wheelhouse. SRemove the MIG weld areas with a disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.
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and safety shoes. 8. Measure the front compartment diagonally. SMeasure the front compartment diagonally with a tracking gauge or convex rule to check it for twisting or bending. STemporarily assemble the fender and hood, then check the clearances and level differences. 9. Perform the main welding. SWeld as much as possible with the jig still mounted. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition. SPerform the welding.
Fig. 12 NOTE : SIf damage has occurred only front side, cut the damaged section of the front wheelhouse, trim the new panel to fit the remaining section, then butt weld both parts at the inner ends. 6. Mold damaged related parts. SFill any holes drilled by welding. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the front longitudinal, rear wheelhouse and other panels. SEven out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly. 7. Set the new front wheelhouse panel. SGrind both sides of the welding section of the front, rear wheelhouse and front longitudinal with a disc sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SClamp to the front longitudinal with vise grips and squill vises. SClamp the front panel with vise grips. Note : Use of jigs is recommended. SWeld the clamped sections for temporary installation. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
Fig. 14 CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded. 10. Apply the sealer tape. SApply the sealer tape to the hinge and brace wheelhouse matching area as shown.
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SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when panting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 16. Coating the anti--rust agents. SCoating the anti--rust agents to the end of front panel side and the door hinge areas. 17. Install the related parts. SWiring harness, instrument panel and related parts. SParts of the passenger compartment. SParts to be installed when install the front panel. SOthers. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed.. Note : After install the all related parts, rub in grease to the moving parts and replenish cooling liquid, break oil, aircon gas and others. 18. Check and adjust SMeasure the front wheel alignment. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. SAdjust the head lamp aim. SCheck all operation. SCheck for gas, oil and liquid leaks. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
Fig. 15 11. Weld the brace wheelhouse. SSpot weld the brace wheelhouse as shown. SMake MIG or gas welds at the door hinge areas.
Fig. 16 12. Finish the welding areas. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the rear wheelhouse and front longitudinal flanges for a close fit with the surface of the front wheelhouse. 13. Apply the sealer SApply the sealer to the matching and overlapped surface. 14. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the inside of the front, rear wheelhouse and longitudinal. 15. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container.
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3. FRONT LONGITUDINAL
The front longitudinal is joined to the wheelhouse and front panel, it forms the base for the front suspension, engine, transmission and others. Therefore, replacement of the component affects the front wheel alignment and maintains the rigidity of the front section. When assembling it, either use a jig or follow dimensions on the body repair chart for positioning. It must be welded carefully.
Fig. 17 Front Longitudinal Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SParts to be removed when removing the front panel and front wheelhouse. SParts on passenger side of dash panel lower which are especially flammable. SInstrument panel, wiring harness, related parts and others. Note : Remove according to part damaged. 2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape. SAttach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch weld points. SBefore cutting off the damaged sections, pull them out so that they are restored to the original shape. SRoughly cut off the front longitudinal according to the extent of damage before roughly pulling out the damage makes repair of the related parts difficult. SDo not pull out more than necessary. Note : Check the condition of the door and hinges. 3. Peel off the undercoat and sealer. SHeat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of the damaged parts with a gas torch and peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel spatula. CAUTION : Be careful not to burn the fittings inside the passenger compartment when heating. 4. Cut and pry off the front longitudinal. Note : It not necessary to separate the wheelhouse s from the front longitudinal if the wheelhouse is to be replaced also. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints on the wheelhouse and other related parts. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the center punched areas. SCut off the front longitudinal with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with a disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.
Fig. 18 5. Mold damaged related parts. SFill any holes drilled by welding. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SReshape the wheelhouse and other damaged parts and even out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly.
Fig. 19 6. Cut the new front longitudinal to align it with body, then set the wheelhouse and front panel. SCut the new front longitudinal with a hand saw and it will be butt welded. SGrind both sides of the welding section of the front longitudinal and wheelhouse with a disc sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. STighten the new front longitudinal against remaining parts with the vise grips and pliers. SPlace a jack under the front longitudinal end and support it, and measure the positions for correct setting. SSet and clamp the front panel in place with the vise grips.
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Note : Use of jigs is recommended for correct positions and check that the both front longitudinal and wheelhouse are parallel. STack weld the clamped section for temporary installation. 7. Perform the main welding. SWeld as much as possible with the jig still mounted. SMake MIG or gas welds at the butt joints at the front longitudinal, carefully.
mm) according to the form of longitudinal butt joint areas and weld the stiffener at the longitudinal butt joint areas with MIG welder.
Fig. 22 8. Finish the welding areas. SLevel the gas or MIG welded areas with disc sander. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the wheelhouse and longitudinal flanges for a close fit. 9. Apply the sealer. Fig. 20 SSpot weld the wheelhouse with the front longitudinal flange areas and front panel. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded. SApply the sealer to the joint areas of the dash panel lower and floor panel areas. 10. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the joint and overlapped areas of the front floor, longitudinal under side and the inside of front, rear wheelhouse. 11. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 12. Coating the anti--rust agents. SCoating the anti--rust agents to the end of front panel side and the front door hinge areas. 13. Install the related parts. SClean the passenger compartment. SWiring harness, instrument panel and related parts. SParts of the passenger compartment. SChassis components. SEngine, radiator and related parts. SAircon condenser and related parts. SHead lamps and fenders.
Fig. 21 SLevel the weld beads at the longitudinal butt joints area with disc sander. SMake the stiffener(Thickness: 2.8 mm Min., Width: 80
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SHeed, radiator grill, and bumper. SOthers. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. Note : After install the all related parts, rub in grease o the moving parts and replenish cooling liquid, break oil, aircon gas and others. 14. Check and adjust SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. SAdjust the head lamp aim. SCheck all operation. SCheck for gas, oil and liquid leaks. SCheck for water leaks in the passenger compartment. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
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The support control arm is joined to the front longitudinal and crossmember dash lower center. I forms the base for the front suspension and is maintaining the rigidity of the front parts. Pay particular attention to the position and dimensions of the weld joints and weld carefully.
Fig. 23 Support Control Arm Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Check the damaged areas. SCheck the damaged parts and the extent of dam age properly. SThe support control arm receives impact through the front longitudinal. Such impact generally requires replacement of all these parts. 2. Remove the related parts. SFront seats. STrims and carpet. SWiring harness and others. SParts to be removed when removing the front longitudinal. Note : Remove according to part damaged. 3. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape. Note : Use heat--resistant protective cover for protect painting areas, seats, carpets and other parts. SBefore cutting off the damaged parts, pull out the damaged area with the frame straightener and correct the related parts such as the crossmember front floor panel and front floor panel. SDo not pull out more than necessary. SCheck the clearance and level difference of the front doors. SJack up the body and place safety stands at the four designated places of the frame door opening. If necessary, place safety stands at the rear of frame. 4. Peel off the undercoat, sealer and deadner. SHeat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of the longitudinal, cross member front floor panel and front floor panel with a gas torch and peel off the under with a steel spatula. SPeel off the deabner at the surface or front floor. CAUTION : Be careful not to burn the fittings inside of the passenger compartment when heating. 5. Cut and pry off the support control arm. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints on the support control arm. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the center punch areas. Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the crossmember front floor panel and other remaining parts. Fig. 25
Fig. 24 SCut and pry off the support control arm with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the drilled holes and pried off spot welds with disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. Note : Check again the extent of damage and crack. 6. Mold damaged related parts. SReshape the dash panel lower, crossmember front floor panel and other related parts with a hammer and dolly. SEven out the welding areas with a hammer and dolly. SFill any holes drilled by welding. 7. Set the new support control arm. SPreset the new support control arm at the position and marked welding position and will be welded by MIG plug welding. SIncrease the number of plug welding by 20%. SDrill holes through the marked position with a 5 mm drill for MIG plug welding.
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SGrind both sides of the welding section of the support control arm and the matching surface of parts with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SSet the support control arm in place using a jack and clamp with the vise grips. Note : Use of jigs is recommended for correct positions. SCheck the clearance and even out the flanges for with a hammer and dolly. 8. Perform the main welding. SPlug weld the holes of support control arm with a MIG welder. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. 9. Finish the welding areas. SLevel the plug welded areas with a disc sander. 10. Apply the sealer. SApply the sealer to the inside of passenger compartment joint areas. 11. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the surface of front floor, crossmember front floor, support control arm and others. 12. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved resirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 13. Apply the deadner. SClean the passenger compartment. SApply the deadner to the surface of floor panel. Fig. 26 14. Install the related parts. SClean the passenger compartment. SWiring harness and related parts. SParts of the passenger compartment. SChassis components. SParts of the front compartment. SHood, radiator grill, and bumper. SOther. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. Note : After install the all related parts, rub in grease to the moving parts and replenish cooling liquid, break oil, aircon gas and others. 15. Check and adjust SMeasure the front wheel alignment. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. SAdjust the head lamp aim. SCheck all operation. SCheck for gas, oil and liquid leaks. SCheck for water leaks in the passenger compartment. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
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5. FRONT PILLAR
The front pillar area is part of the frame door opening panel. It connected to the roof, windshield, door s hinges and floor frame and is important as a support for the front side of the cabin. Connection of the front pillar determines the position of the windshield and front door. Align the fender, door and windshield while the front pillar is temporary mounted, and check the clearances and level differences.
Fig. 27 Front Pillar Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SHood, radiator grill and front bumper. SDoor and fender. SWiper, cowl and windshield. SWeatherstrip and pillar trims. SInstrument panel and wiring harness. SCarpet and others. 2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area. Fig. 29 4. Peel off the undercoat and sealer.
SCheck the damage to the wheelhouse and roof before removing the brace wheelhouse and front pillar and determine the extent of the damage. SUse the frame straightener to roughly pull out and repair the damaged front pillar before removing the brace wheelhouse and front panel. Note : Pull out until the pillar is lined up with the surface of the windshield and do not pull out more than necessary.
SHeat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of the wheelhouse and longitudinal with a gas torch and peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel spatula. 5. Cut and pry off the front pillar.
SCut off the front pillar along the bold lines as shown in the figure below with a handsaw and snips carefully. Note : Be careful not to cut the inner section.
Fig. 30 Fig. 28 3. Remove the brace wheelhouse. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear wheelhouse, front body pillar inner, rein-- forcement front body pillar inner and floor panel side. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the front pillar. Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the front body pillar inner, reinforcement front body pillar inner and floor panel side themselves. SPry off the remaining flanges from the body with an air chisel and leaving the welding flanges. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with a hammer, dolly and disc sander.
SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the brace wheelhouse. SRemove the MIG weld areas with a disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SUsing a chisel, pry off the welded flange from the front body pillar and wheelhouse.
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CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. 6. Mold damaged related parts. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the remaining inner panel and even out the welding flanges. 7. Set the new front pillar. SFill any holes drilled by welding.
SAlign the new part with the top section, then cut it with a hand saw. SCut the floor panel side joint area so it will overlap by 30mm(1.18in.) in the floor panel side with a hand saw. SGrind both sides of the welding section with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. SClamp the new panel in place with the vise grips. STack weld the clamped section for temporary installation.
Fig. 32 CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SRemove the vise grips and temporarily install the fender and doors, then check the clearances, level differences and outer appearance. 8. Perform the main welding.
SWeld the frame door opening area and pillar at the butt joints with a gas or MIG welder. SSpot weld the flanges of the front pillar as shown. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the weld ing condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded.
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11. Weld the brace wheelhouse. SSpot weld the brace wheelhouse as shown. SMake MIG or gas welds at the door hinge areas.
Fig. 35 12. Finish the welding areas. Fig. 33 9. Finish the welding areas. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the brace wheelhouse for a close fit with the surface of the wheelhouse. 13. Apply the sealer. SApply the sealer to the matching and overlapped surface. 14. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the inside of the front, rear wheelhouse and longitudinal. 15. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 16. Coating the anti--rust agents. SCoating the anti--rust agents to the end of front panel side and the door hinge areas. 17. Install the related parts. SClean the passenger compartment. SWindshield, cowl and wiper. SWiring harness, instrument panel and related parts. SCarpet, trims and weatherstrip. SDoor SFender and hood.
SLevel the gas or MIG welded areas with a disc sander, then even out high areas with a hammer being careful not to deform them. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding cutting or grinding. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the spot welded flanges for a close fit with the surface of the inner panel. SFill in deformations and level differences of the welded areas with solder or putty, then finish. 10. Apply the sealer tape. SApply the sealer tape to the hinge and brace wheelhouse matching area as shown.
Fig. 34
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SRadiator grill, bumper and others. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. 18. Check and adjust. SCheck the door for proper installation and operation. SCheck clearances and level differences.
SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. SCheck all operation. SCheck for water leaks in the passenger compartment. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
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ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL

CONTENTS 1. ROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 1.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 1.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
2. BACK PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 2.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 2.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
3. REAR FLOOR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9 3.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 3.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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1. ROOF
Deformation of the roof panel is highly noticeable in terms of the vehicle outer appearance. Before replacs ing the roof, make sure that the body is horizontal. Before welding the roof panel, adjust the frame door opening flanges so that they contact the roof panel. Pay particular attention to twists and parallelism.
Fig. 1
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SRoom lamp, door weatherstrip and pillar trims. SHeadlining and wiring harness. SWiper, cowl and windshield. SRear glass and others. 2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape. Note : Use heat--resistant protective cover for protect painting areas, seats, carpets and other parts. SAttach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch welds. SBefore cutting off the roof panel, pull them out so that they are restored to the original shape. SDo not pull out more than necessary. SPull out and straighten the related damaged parts to approximately their original shape. Note : Make sure that the right and left pillars are parallel with the windshield surface. Check the door for proper opening and closing. 3. Keep the body, level. SJack up the body, and place safety stands at the four designated places of the frame door opening. 4. Cut off the shaded areas of the roof panel. SCut the roof weld flanges with a hand saw and snips at the roof panel and roof frames.
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. 5. Peel off the sealer. SPeel off the sealer with a steel spatula at the welding areas of the frame door opening. 6. Mold damaged related parts. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the front, rear body pillar inner and frame door opening. SEven out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly for close fit with the roof panel welding flange. SFill any holes drilled by welding. 7. Set the new panels. SGrind both sides of the welding section of the rail windshield header, support roof panel, frame rear roof panel and roof panel with a disc sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. STemporarily set the new three frames and roof panel and clamp with the vise grips. Note : Check that the flange surface fit closely. Be careful not to twist or deform the roof panel.
Fig. 3 SMeasure the dimensions diagonally at the windshield area and rear glass area with a tracking gauge or convex rule as shown to check it for twisting or bending. Fig. 2 SUsing a chisel, pry off the roof panel along the bold lines as shown. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints of the roof welded flange. SDrill holes using the spot cutter. SUsing a chisel and a disc sander, pry off the welded flange from the front, rear body pillar and roof panel. SLevel and finish the burrs of welded flanges with a disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
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8. Apply the sealer to the roof frames. SDismantle the new roof panel again. SApply the sealer to one groove of the rail windshield header, two grooves of the support roof panel and one groove of the frame rear roof panel. SSet and tack weld the roof panel.
Fig. 6 9. Perform the main welding and finish. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded. SUse a hammer and dolly to smooth the spot weld areas on the windshield and rear glass. SCut off the irregular and unuseful flanges and even out the flanges for a close fit with the surface of the roof panel.
Fig. 4 SDismantle the new roof panel. SWeld the clamped sections of the roof frames and front, rear body pillar inner for temporary installation.
Fig. 5 SSet the new roof panel and clamp again. STemporarily set the windshield and rear glass, and check the roof panel for proper installation. SInstall the roof molding and check the clearance and outer appearance.
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11. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 12. Apply the deadner. SApply the deadner to the front inside of roof panel as shown. 13. Install the related parts. SWindshield and rear glass. SCowl, wiper and related parts. SWiring harness and headlining. SPillar trims, door weatherstrip and others. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. 14. Check and adjust. SClean the passenger compartment. SCheck the windshield and rear glass for water leaks. SWiring harness and headlining.
Fig. 7 10. Apply the sealer. SApply the sealer to the welded areas.
Fig. 8
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2. BACK PANEL
The back panel is joined to the side panel outer, rear extension longitudinal and extension rear floor. It forms the base for the rear combination lamps and other parts and maintains the rigidity of the rear body. Pay particular attention to twists and parallelism and check mounting of related parts when welding.
Fig. 9 Back Panel Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SRear and trunk trims STrunk lid lock and related parts. SRear combination lamps and wiring harness. SRear bumper and related parts. SOther related parts.
Fig. 11 NOTE: SI f damage has occurred only on one side, cut the damaged section of the rear panel, trim the new panel to fit the remaining section, then butt weld both parts at the inner ends. SWhere damage has not extended into the rear side outer panel, cut the rear panel from the body on either panel. Fig. 10 2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area. SCheck the damage and roughly pull out and repair the related side panel inner, rear floor, rear longitudinal and other damaged parts with the frame straightener before removing the back panel. SAttach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps located at the jack up designated points on the bottom of the frame door opening. 3. Cut and pry off the rear panel. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear side outer and extension rear floor panel. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the rear side outer and extension rear floor panel. Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the side outer and extension rear floor panel them-selves. SCut off the rear panel with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the fried off spot welds with disc sander and repair all cracks, holes or other defects by welding also repair the floor panel if necessary. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. Fig. 12 4. Peel off the undercoat and sealer. SHeat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of the rear side outer panel and extension rear floor with a gas torch and peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel spatula. 5. Mold damaged related parts. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the rear side outer and extension rear floor panel. SEven out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly. SFill any holes drilled by welding. 6. Set the new rear panel. SGrind both sides of the welding section of the rear panel with a sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SClamp both the right and left sides with the vise grips as
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shown. SWeld the clamped sections for temporary installation. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
then even out high areas with a hammer being careful not to deform them. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the rear side outer and extension rear floor panel flanges for a close fit with the surface of the rear panel. 10. Apply the sealer. SApply the sealer to the rear side outer joint and around the rear lamps areas of the rear panel. SApply the sealer to the extension rear floor panel and rear panel joint. 11. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the joint and overlapped areas of the rear floor under side. 12. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 13. Install the related parts. SClean the trunk compartment. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. 14. Check and adjust. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the trunk locking and unlocking condition. SCheck all operation. SCheck for water leaks in the trunk compartment. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
7. Measure and check.
Fig. 13
SMeasure the trunk compartment diagonally to check it for twisting or bending and its correct position with the rear bumper installed. STemporarily assemble the rear combination lamps and trunk, then check the clearances and level differences. 8. Perform the main welding. SMake MIG or gas welds at the butt joints. SSpot weld the back panel as shown. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded.
Fig. 14 9. Finish the welding areas. SLevel the gas or MIG welded areas with disc sander,
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3. REAR FLOOR PANEL

The rear floor panel is the base of the rear body and it is critical for the rigidity of the rear body. During replacement, refer to the body dimension chart or body repair chart and determine the position to set the rear floor properly. Be sure that the rear floor is not bent or deformed. Weld securely to maintain the rigidity of the rear body.
Fig. 15 Rear Floor Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SParts to be removed when removing the back panel. SRear seat belt and rear seat. SMuffler, fuel tank and related parts. SChassis parts. SOther related parts. CAUTION : Do not smoke while working near the fuel system. Keep open flame away from the fuel system. If necessary, remove the fuel tank and off lines. 2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area. SCheck the damage and roughly pull out and re pair the related back panel, side panel, wheel house inner, rear longitudinal and other damaged parts with the frame straightener before remov ing the extension rear floor panel, rear floor pane and back panel. SAttach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps located at the jack up designated points on the bottom of the frame door opening. Note : Measure in reference to the dimensions on the body repair chart. 3. Cut and pry off the back panel. SThe back panel to be cut and pried off when removing the back panel. 4. Cut and pry off the rear floor and extension rear floor panel. SCut off the rear floor and extension rear floor with a gas torch or air chisel leaving the spot welded flanges of the rear longitudinal along the bold line in the figure below. Note : Cut the rear floor 15mm(0.59in.) from welded flange of the cross member rear seat. SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear longitudinal, extension rear longitudinal and web plate. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the center punched areas. Fig. 17 Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the rear longitudinal, extension rear longitudinal and web plate themselves. SCut and pry off the remaining rear floor and extension rear floor panel with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with disc sander and repair all cracks, holes or other defects by welding also repair the rear longitudinal and extension rear longitudinal if necessary. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.
Fig. 18 5. Peel off the undercoat and sealer. SHeat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas with a gas torch and peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel spatula. 6. Mold damaged related parts. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the rear longitudinal and extension rear longitudinal. SEven out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly. SFill any holes drilled by welding.
Fig. 16
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CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with disc sander. SSand off the paint and undercoat from both sides of the flange to be welded. 7. Cut the new rear floor to align it with the body, then set the new rear floor and extension rear floor. SCut the new part so it overlaps the cross member rear seat by approximately 40mm(1.57in.).
8. Remove the main welding. SWeld the rear floor and cross member rear seat with a MIG welder fillet weldings as shown.
Fig. 20 Fig. 19 SGrind both sides of the welding section of the rear floor and extension rear floor with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SSet and clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips. Note : Use of jigs is recommended for correct positions and check that the both rear logitudinal is parallel. STack weld the clamped section for temporary installation. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SRemove the vise grips and temporarily install the rear panel, then check the alignment, level differences and outer appearance. SSpot weld the rear floor and extension rear floor with rear longitudinal flange areas and web plate flanges as shown. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the weld ing condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded. 9. Weld the back panel SThe back panel to be welded when replacement the back panel. 10. Finish the welding area. SLevel the MIG welded areas with a disc sander, then even out high areas with a hammer being careful not to deform them. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever standing, cutting, or grinding.
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13. Apply the paint CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 14. Apply the deadner. SClean the passenger and trunk compartment. SApply the deadner to the surface of rear floor and extension rear floor.
Fig. 21 SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the spot welded areas for a close fill the flange surface together. 11. Apply the sealer. SApply the sealer at the overlapped areas of the rear floor and extension rear floor, and welded surfaces of the matching panel and all sealing gaps completely. 12. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the rear wheelhouse and designated rear floor.
Fig. 22 15. Install the related parts. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. 16. Check and adjust SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the trunk locking and unlocking condition. SCheck all operation. SCheck for water leaks in the trunk compartment. Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check properly.
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FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6-1
SECTION 6
FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER

CONTENTS 1. FRAME DOOR OPENING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2 1.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 1.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
2. DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 6 2.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
3. SIDE PANEL OUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 3.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 3.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
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1. FRAME DOOR OPENING

The frame door opening consist of frame door area and side outer area. It forms the base for the front, rear doors and other parts and maintains the rigidity of the doors and roof. The frame door opening area should, depending on the degree of damage, be repaired as much as possible rather than repalced.(Repair by pulling out)
Fig. 1 Frame Door Opening Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SDoors. SWeather strips, pillar trims and related parts. SCarpet. SSeat belt assembly SDoor switch and wiring harness. SFuel pipe and brake oil pipe. SOther related parts. Note : Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape. 2. Remove the related parts. SDamage may extend to the inner roof frame, the inner frame door opening and the floor. Determine the extent of the damage first, so the frame can be pulled out properly. Note : Use heat--resistant protective cover for protect painting areas, seats, carpets and other parts. SPull out and straighten the damaged areas. SDo not pull out more than necessary. 3. Cut and pry off the frame door opening. SCheck the damage on the frame door opening, then cut the new frame door opening so it will overlap by 30mm(1.18in.) in the pillar, front and rear. SCut the damaged area with a hand saw along the bold line as shown. Note : Be careful not to cut the inner panel. This could result in extensive repair.
Fig. 3 SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints on the welded flange. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets. Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the inner panel.. SPry off the frame door opening panel with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges intact. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. 4. Mold damaged related parts. SFill any holes drilled by welding. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the remaining inner panel and even out the welding flanges. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with disc sander. SSand off the paint and undercoat from both sides of the flange to be welded. 5. Set the new frame door opening. SGrind both sides of the welding section of the prepared frame door opening part with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. SClamp the new panel in place with the vise grips. STack weld the clamped section for temporary installation. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
Fig. 2 SIf the damage involves part of the center pillar, cut them as shown.
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Fig. 4 SRemove the vise grips and temporarily install the fender and doors, then check the clearances, level differences and outer appearance. 6. Perform the main welding. SWeld the front, rear frame door opening and center pillar at the butt joints with a gas or MIG welder. SSpot weld the frame door opening and center pillar as shown. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SPerform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded.
Fig. 5 7. Finish the welding areas. SLevel the gas or MIG welded areas with a disc sander, then even out high areas with a hammer being careful not to deform them. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the spot welded flanges for a close fit with the surface of the frame door opening panel. SFill in deformations and level differences of the welded areas with solder or putty, then finish. 8. Apply the sealer. SApply the sealer to the matching surfaces of the floor and frame door opening. 9. Apply the undercoat. SUndercoat to the front floor. 10. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint con tainer. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
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gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 11. Coating the anti--rust agents. SCoating the anti--rust agents to the inside of frame door opening areas sufficiently.
Fig. 6 12. Install the related parts. SClean the passenger compartment. SWiring harness and related parts. SSeat belt assembly and carpet. STrims and weather strips. SDoor and others. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. 13. Check and adjust. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the door locking and unlocking condition. SCheck for water leaks in the passenger compartment.
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2. DOOR
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. SDoor trim and related parts. SWiring harness and solenoid valve. SGlass and window lifter. SLinkage, lock set and handle. SOthers. Note : Inspection and choose the usable parts. 2. Remove the door. SRemove the bolt from door check hinge(1) and remove the four bolts from door assembly(2). SCheck any deformation. 5. Remove the new door. SRemove the four bolts from door assembly. 6. Apply the paint. CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep t away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 7. Coating the anti--rust agents. SCoating the anti--rust agents to the inside of bottom areas.
Fig. 7 3. Preparation of the new door. SPreparation of the new door and check damaged areas. 4. Preinstall the door. SFix the four bolts. SCheck and adjust the clearances and level differences of doors, fender, pillar, roof and side panel outers. 8. Install the door. SInstall the door with four bolts. SInstall the door check link set in the door and fix the bolt. SCheck clearances and level differences. 9. Install the related parts. SHandle, linkage and lock set. SGlass and window lifter. SSolenoid valve and wiring harness. SInstall door trim and others. Note : Before install the door trim and related parts, rub in grease to the moving parts and check all operation. 10. Check and adjust. SCheck clearance and level differences. SCheck the door locking and unlocking condition. SCheck for water leaks in the passenger compartment. SInstall door trim and others. Fig. 9
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3. SIDE PANEL OUTER

The side panel outer consists of side outer area and frame door area. The side outer area is a conspicuous part of the outer appearance of the vehicle. It is especially important for the body line continuing from door. Therefore, pay particular attention to it when conducting work. This part must be aligned with the rear door, trunk lid, rear glass and other parts.
Fig. 10 Side Panel Outer Welding Assembly
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Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. 1. Remove the related parts. S Rear and trunk trims. S Rear combination lamps and wiring harness. S Rear bumper and related parts. S Rear seat and rear seat belt. S Chassis and fuel parts. S Other related parts. CAUTION : Do not smoke while working near the fuel system. Keep open flame away from the fuel system. If necessary, remove the fuel tank and off lines. 2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape. S Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps at the four designated support points. S Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull them out so that they are restored to the original shape. S Do not pull out more than necessary. S Pull out and straighten the damaged areas of the rear side outer panel, side inner panel and wheelhouse inner. Note : Check the rear door locking and unlocking condition. 3. Cut and pry off the side panel outer. SCut at the rear pillar and side outer(rear side of frame door opening) along the bold lines as shown with a handsaw and snips carefully.
SCut the panel from the body with an air chisel, leaving the welding flanges at the side inner panel, wheelhouse inner and back panel intact. SLevel and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds with a hammer, dolly and disc sander. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.
Fig. 12 4. Mold damaged related parts.
S Fill any holes drilled by welding. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SUse a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the remaining inner panel and even out the welding flanges. SSand off the paint and undercoat from both sides of the flange to be welded. 5. Set the new side panel outer.
S Cut the new side panel outer so it will overlap by 30mm(1.18in.) in the frame door opening area with a hand saw.
Fig. 11 SCenter punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear panel, side panel inner and arch area. SUse the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets on the rear side outer panel. Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to the side panel inner and rear panel themselves.
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SPerform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition. SIncrease the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot welded.
Fig. 13 SGrind both sides of the welding section of the prepared side panel outer with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate. SClamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.
Fig. 15
Fig. 14 STack weld the clamped section for temporary installation. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. SRemove the vise grips and temporarily install the trunk lid and doors, then check the clearances, level differences and outer appearance. 6. Perform the main welding.
Fig. 16 7. Finish the welding areas.
S Level the gas or MIG welded areas with a disc sander, then even out high areas with a hammer being careful not to deform them. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding. SUse a hammer and dolly to even out the spot welded flanges for a close fit with the surface of the side panel outer. SFill in deformations and level differences of the welded areas with solder or putty, then finish. 8. Apply the sealer.
S Weld the frame door opening area and pillar at the butt joints with a gas or MIG welder. S Spot weld the flanges and wheel arch of the side panel outer as shown. CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
S Apply the sealer to the matching surfaces of the web plate, back panel lower, rear combination lamp area and side panel outer.
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Apply the undercoat.
S Undercoat to the rear wheelhouse and designated rear floor. 10. Apply the paint. CAUTION S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. S Read the paint label before opening paint container. S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 11. Coating the anti--rust agents. S Coating the anti--rust agents to the inside of frame door opening areas sufficiently. 12. Apply the deadner. S Apply the deadner to the inside of side panel outer center.(Left side only)
Fig. 17 13. Install the related parts. S Clean the passengers compartment. S Wiring harness and related parts. S Seat belt assembly and carpet. S Trims and weather strips. S Door and others. S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed. 14. Check and adjust. S Check clearances and level differences. S Check the door locking and unlocking condition. S Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.
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FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7-1
SECTION 7
FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID

CONTENTS 1. FENDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2 1.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
2. HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3 2.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
3. TAILGATE (HATCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 3.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
4. TRUNK LID (NOTCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 5 4.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7- FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID -2
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1. FENDER
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. R emove the related parts. SFront bumper and mud guard. . 2. Remove the fender . 3. Preparation of the new fender. SPreparation of the new fender and check damaged areas. . 4. Apply the paint. . CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed, Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin, Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 5. Apply the mastic sealer. SApply the mastic sealer to the mounting bolts. Fig. 2 7. Tighten fully. SAfter checking and adjusting the mounting position, tighten all bolts fully. . 8. Install the related parts. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. . 9. Check clearance SCheck clearance of front bumper.
Fig. 1 6. Preinstall the fender. SFasten to the wheelhouse at two places with bolts. Close the hood and check the front and rear clearances and level differences of the hood and door.
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2. HOOD
SClose the hood and check the front and rear clearances and level difference of hood. fender and head lamps.

1. Remove the related parts. 2. Remove the hood. SRemove the hood mounting bolts from two hinge bows.
Fig. 3 3. Preparation of the new hood. SPreparation of the new hood and check damaged areas. 4. Apply the paint. . CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. SRead the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. . 5. Preinstall the hood. SFasten to the hood hinges bows at two places with four bolts, carefully. 6. Tighten fully. SAfter checking and adjusting the mounting position, tighten all bolts fully. . 7. Install the related parts. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. . 8. Check and adjust. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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3. TAILGATE(HATCHBACK)

1. Remove the related parts. SWiring harness. SRear wiper arm and motor. SRear window glass. SLock set, latch and others. . 2. Remove the tailgate. SRemove the tailgate mounting bolts from two hinge bows.
Fig. 6 3. Preparation of the new tailgate. SPreparation of the new tailgate and check damaged areas. . 4. Apply the paint. . CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and approriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 5. Preinstall the tailgate. SFasten to the tailgate hinges at two places with four bolts, carefully. SInstall bumper. SClose the tailgate and check the clearances and level difference of tailgate, side panel outers and rear combination lamps. 6. Tighten fully. SAfter checking and adjusting the mounting position, tighten all bolts fully. . 7. Install the related parts. SWiring harness and solenoid valve. SLock set, latches and linkages. SInstall the rear window glass. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. . 8. Check and adjust. SClean the luggage compartment. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the luggage locking and unlocking condition. SCheck for water leaks in the luggage compartment. SCheck the rear glass demist operation. Fig. 7
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4. TRUNK LID(NOTCHBACK)

1. Remove the related parts. SWiring harness and solenoid valve. SLock set, latch set and others. . 2. Remove the trunk lid. SRemove the trunk lid mounting bolts from two hinge bows. Fig. 9 SClose the trunk lid and check the clearances and level difference of trunk lid, side panel outers and rear combination lamps.
Fig. 8 3. Preparation of the new trunk lid. SPreparation of the new trunk lid and check damaged areas. . 4. Apply the paint. . CAUTION SVentilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. SAvoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. SPaint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 5. Preinstall the trunk lid. SFasten to the trunk lid hinges bows at two places with four bolts, carefully. SInstall bumper.
Fig. 10 6. Tighten fully. SAfter checking and adjusting the mounting position, tighten all bolts fully. . 7. Install the related parts. SWasher hose and nozzles. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed.
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. 8. Check and adjust. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the hood locking and unlocking condition. SCheck spary conditions of washer liquid and adjust washer spray nozzels on the hood panel. . SClose the trunk lid and check the clearances and level difference of trunk lid, side panel outers and rear combination lamps.
9. Tighten fully. SAfter checking and adjusting the mounting position tighten all bolts fully. . 10. Install the related parts. SWiring harness and solenoid valve. SLock set, latches and linkages. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed. . 11. Check and adjust. SClean the trunk compartment. SCheck clearances and level differences. SCheck the trunk lid locking and unlocking condition. SCheck the trunk lid locking and unlocking condition. SCheck for water leaks in the trunk compartment.
Fig. 11
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BODY DIMENSION 8-1
SECTION 8
BODY DIMENSION
CONTENTS 1. BODY DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 2 1.1.UNDER BODY(HATCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 1.2.FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 1.3.ENGINE ROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-NO TAG 1.4.BACK PANEL LOWER(NOTCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 1.5.SIDE OUTER(HATCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
2. REPAIR DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 13 2.1.FRAME DOOR OPENING(NOTCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 2.2.WINDSHIELD AND REAR GLASS(HATCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
3. GAP CHART (HATCH BACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 17 -
8- BODY DIMENSION -2
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1. BODY DRAWING
1- UNDER BODY(HATCH BACK) -1.
U n i t : mm(in.)
Fig. 1
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BODY DIMENSION 8-3
NOTCH BACK
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 2
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FRONT FRAME
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 3
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BODY DIMENSION 8-5
REAR FRAME(HATCH BACK)
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 4
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NOTCH BACK
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 5
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BODY DIMENSION 8-7
1- FRONT PANEL -2.

Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 6
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1- ENGINE ROOM -3.

Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 7
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BODY DIMENSION 8-9
1- BACK PANEL LOWER(NOTCH BACK) -4.

Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 8
8-10 BODY DIMENSION
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HATCH BACK
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 9
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BODY DIMENSION 8-11
1- SIDE OUTER(HATCH BACK) -5.

Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 10
8-12 BODY DIMENSION
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NOTCH BACK
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 11
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BODY DIMENSION 8-13
2. REPAIR DRAWING
2- FRAME DOOR OPENING(NOTCH BACK) -1.
(mm/in.)
Fig. 12
8-14 BODY DIMENSION
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HATCH BACK
Fig. 13
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BODY DIMENSION 8-15
2- WINDSHIELD AND REAR GLASS(HATCH BACK) -2.

Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 14
8-16 BODY DIMENSION
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NOTCH BACK
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 15
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BODY DIMENSION 8-17
3. GAP CHART(HATCH BACK)
Fig. 16
8-18 BODY DIMENSION
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NOTCH BACK
Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 17
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BODY DIMENSION 8-19
Fig. 18
8-20 BODY DIMENSION
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Unit: mm(in.)
Fig. 19
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SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER 9-1
SECTION 9
SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER

CONTENTS 1. SEALING & CAULKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 2 2. DEADNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 12 2.1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 2.2.REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9- SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER -2
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1. SEALING & CAULKING

Note : Seal the following areas to prevent air leaks water leaks, and rust. ENGINE ROOM .
Fig. 1 Engine Room
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ENGINE ROOM
Fig. 2 Engine Room
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DASH
Fig. 3 Dash
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FLOOR & TRUNK ROOM
Fig. 4 Floor & Trunk Room
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REAR LAMP & TRUNK ROOM
Fig. 5 Rear Lamp
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ROOF
Fig. 6 Roof
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ROOF
Fig. 7 Roof
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SUN ROOF
Fig. 8 Sun Roof
9-10 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER
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HOOD & TAILGATE
Fig. 9 Hood & Tailgate
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FRONT & REAR DOOR
Fig. 10 Front & Rear Door
9-12 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER
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2. DEADNER
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in Cautions and Notices.

. Deadner is properly designed and applied for reduce the vibration and noise. Also, it plays in maintaining the structural rigidity of the panel. . .
. 1. Remove the related parts. SSeats, carpet. STrims, others. . 2. Removal of the damaged deadner. SPeel off the damaged deadner with a steel spatula, carefully. . 3. Clean and dry. SBefore applying the deadner, thoroughly clean and dry the areas to be applied. . 4. Prelocation the new deadner on the panels to be applied. . Note : Avoid the parts mounting holes and service holes. . 5. Adhension of deadner. SHeat the surface of deadner with a torch or heating gun until it adheres itself. SPush and adhere to the panel with a rubber spatula. . Note : In order to take full advantage of the deadner, its face must adhere and contact the panels perfectly. . CAUTION : Be careful not to burn the composite parts when beating. Fig. 12
Fig. 11 6. Install the related parts. SInstall in the reverse order in which they were removed.
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Fig. 13 Deadner Chart
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RUST PREVENTION 10-1
SECTION 10
RUST PREVENTION
CONTENTS 1. ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2 2. RUST PREVENTIVE PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3 2.1.GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 2.2.AREA COVERED BY ANTI-RUST AGENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 2.3.UNDERCOATING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10- RUST PREVENTION -2
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1. ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR

Notice: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Notice in Cautions and Notices. Avoid puttying as much as possible when repairing a new car. Use alternative methods as much as possible. . CAUTION SMost paints contain substances that are harmful if inOperation 1. Prep the repair area. 2. Apply putty Tools/Materials Double--action sander, #80 sandpaper.
haled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening the container. Spray paint only in a well ventilated area. SCover spilled paint with sand, or wipe it up at once. SWear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. Avoid contact with skin. SIf paint gets in your mouth or on your skin, rinse or wash thoroughly with water. If paint gets in your eyes, flush with water and get prompt medical attention. SPaint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. Procedure Sand the area with a double--action sander and #80 sandpaper. Clean with wax and grease remover. Remarks .
Apply in several thin coats if necessary. Try Note : Putty can be Epoxy--based putty. applied after priming SMix the putty and hardener ac- to avoid leaving pinholes in the putty. as described in step 4. cording to the manufacturer di- SFollow the manufacturer recommendas s recctions. tions for preparaton. SPolyester resin putty. Body filler. 3. Sand and clean the puttied area. Double--action sander, orbital sander, hand sanding file, #80, #120, #240 sandpaper, wax and grease remover, shop towels. Rough--sand the area with a double-- action sander and #80 sandpaper, then sand with #120 sandpaper. Featheredge with #240 sandpaper. Clean with wax and grease remover.
Apply 2--4 coats, allowing sufficient flash time Epoxy--based primer and harden- between coats. Note : Apply to bare Force dry at 60--708C(140--1588F) for at sheet metal and put- er, epoxy thinner. least 30 minutes. tied area. SMix and thin the primer according to the manufacturer direcs tions. 5. Sand and clean the whole area. Double--action sander, #400 sandpaper, wax and greases remover, shop towels.
4. Coat with primer.
Spray to a thickness of 30--35 microns.
Sand the whole area to be repainted with a . double--action sander and #400 sandpaper. Blow off with compressed air. Clean with wax and grease remover. Apply 2--4 coats, allowing sufficient flash time between coats. Force dry at 60--708C(140--1588F) for at least 30 minutes. Spray to a thickness of 30--35 microns. .
6. Coat the whole area to be repainted with primer/ surfacer.
Polyester/urethane resin primer/ surfacer. SMix and thin the primer according to the manufacturer direcs tions.
7. Sand and clean the whole area to be repainted. 8. Top--coat the whole area to repainted.
Hand sanding file, double--action sander, #240, #320, #400, #600 sandpaper, wax grease and remover, shop towels. Acrylic urethane resin top coat paint, hardener, and thinner. SMix and thin the paint according to the manufacturer directions. s
Sand the repair area by hand with #240 sandpaper until it level. Sand the whole s area to repainted with #320-- 600 sandpaper. Clean with wax and grease remover. Apply 2--4 coats, allowing sufficient flash time between coats. Force dry at 60--708C(140--1588F) for at least 30 minutes.
Spray to a thickness of 40--50 microns.
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2. RUST PREVENTIVE PROCEDURE

2- GENERAL INFORMATION -1.
. Corrosion starts immediately after the steel base contacts the atmosphere. The condition is aggravated by sea wind, road salt, rain, snow and industrial fallout. There are many ways to protect automobiles against corrosion. Primers, primer surfacers and paints are applied by electrodeposition or spray to protect the car body. Anti--rust agents: RUSTOP DEOX #100 WAXOYL NOX--RUST 409--20S SOLTION 1000S U.S.A. MARKET AUTO ARMOR 1031 (made by E.C.P)
Anti--rust Agents and Spray Guns Use the following anti--rust agents or equivalents when making a body repair. . CAUTION : ANTI- RUST agents contain substances that are harmful if you breathe or swallow them, or get them on your skin. Wear converalls, gloves, eye protection, and an approved respirator while using such agents. . . To be applied to welded joints inside body panels. To be appled to under floor and wheelhouse.
AUTO ARMOR OUTSIDE COATING (made by E.C.P)
Spray guns: Use the correct gun for the agent being used. SUse of a pressure type spray gun is recommended when work involves a considerable number of cars. For RUSTOP DEOX#100 For WAXOYL For NOXRUST 409--20S/ SOLTION 1000S
Protectors: Wear gloves, mask and suitable eye protection. SUse light oil and a rag to clean up spilled anti--rust agents.
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Precautions: . 1. Before applying an anti--rust agent, thoroughly clean the areas to be coated with a steam cleaner, etc., and let dry. . Note : Waxoyl may be applied to wet surface. . 2. Spray an anti--rust agent sufficiently until the excess amount oozes out when filling, the doors, etc. Wipe the excess agent with a clean rag dampened with light oil. . 3. Do not spray an anti--rust agent to the brake hoses,
brake wheel cylinders, brake drums, exhaust muffler and its related parts, emission control devices in the engine compartment, ball joint covers, etc. Wipe up spilled agent at once. . 4. Heat an anti--rust agent to room temperature[36.58C (97.78F)] by submerging the container in hot water when outside temperature is below 108C(508F). . 5. Ventilate when spraying an anti--rust agent since it contains a small amount of organic solvent. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. . CAUTION : The remaining agent will harden in the passages of the spray gun, making them unserviceable.
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2- AREA COVERED BY ANTI-2. -RUST AGENTS

Notice: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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2- UNDERCOATING DIAGRAM -3.

Notice: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fig. 3
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SECTION INDEX

BODY REPAIR MANUAL

General Motors Company

Error and Suggestion Reporting

Cautions and Notices Definition of Caution, Notice, and Important

Foam Sound Deadening Caution

Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution

Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1

2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

2- DURING WORK -2.

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-3

4. LOADS ON BODY PARTS

5. USE OF NEW HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS

8. ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-5

9. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

10. TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-7

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-9

1-10 GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-11

11. BODY REPAIR PROCEDURES

PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2-1

PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2-3

PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2-5

3. CORRECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA

4. MEASURING SYSTEMS (WITHOUT SMALL DAMAGE)

WELDING AND TOOLS 3-1

WELDING AND TOOLS

3- WELDING AND TOOLS -2

1- WELDING CONDITIONS -2.

WELDING AND TOOLS 3-3

1- WELDING STRENGTH TEST -3.

3- WELDING AND TOOLS -4

WELDING AND TOOLS 3-5

3. CARBON DIOXIDE ARC WELDER(MIG ARC WELDING)

3- WELDING AND TOOLS -6

Plug hole drilling

WELDING AND TOOLS 3-7

Item Fixing tools

Work Base metal fixing

Tools. equipment used

Skin panel shaping

Body, frame shaping

3- WELDING AND TOOLS -8

Item Flange tools

Work Edge preparation

Tools. equipment used

Fig. 1 Front Welding Assembly

1- REPAIR PROCEDURE -2.

Fig. 9 Front Wheelhouse Welding Assembly

2- REPAIR PROCEDURE -2.

Fig. 17 Front Longitudinal Welding Assembly

3- REPAIR PROCEDURE -2.

4. SUPPORT CONTROL ARM

Fig. 23 Support Control Arm Welding Assembly

4- REPAIR PROCEDURE -2.

Fig. 27 Front Pillar Welding Assembly

5- REPAIR PROCEDURE -2.