Hyundai 2008 Elantra Neos, Body Repair Manual, Page: 72 / 173

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE BP-7
REPLACING BODY PANEL
REMOVAL
1. Body measurement
a) Before removing, measure the damaged area
according to the dimensions supplied in Body
Dimension, section BD. If deformation is present,
use a frame straightener to adjust.
b) When removing a panel, apply clamps to prevent
damage of each part, and support the lower end
of the frame to prevent deformation during the
procedure.
2. Cut and welding point selection
Cutting, if necessary, should not be done in a
reinforcement area. Select an area which will result in
the least amount of deformation after welding.
3. Cutting rough area for replacement part
Cutting should be done according to the following steps
to make removal easy:
a)
Use care when cutting an area close to a pipe or
wiring harness.
b) Cut an area leaving 30~50 mm of tolerance.
4. Removing paint from an area to be spot welded
Using a torch and wire brush, remove paint completely
before beginning welding.
BVQBP6011
Reinforcement
Reinforcement
Cut area
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