Hyundai 2008 Elantra Neos, Body Repair Manual

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BP-10 BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION
1. Checking welding and fitting in advance
a) When installing a new par t, measure the
dimensions of each part according to the body
dimensions given in Section BD, and set part to
the reference dimensions.
b) Prior to final welding, check the fit of all related
parts.
2. Selecting number of welding points
Spot welding : Multiply the original number of
factory welds by 1.3 times
Plug welding : Same number as original number
of factory welds
NOTE
• Plug welding should be done using a carbon arc
welding machine.
• Brazing should be done only on areas that were
originally brazed at the factory.
3. Caution when spot welding
a) Do a test welding on a piece of material of the
same type and thickness as the part to be welded
and proceed if test weld is good.
b) Before spot welding, check if welding debris, oil
or paint is present on the area where surfaces
meet.
Clean or sand as necessary.
BVQBP6024
3mm
Spot welding:initial number of welds x1.3
Plug welding-used when
spot welding is not
feasible or material is
thicker than 3 mm
Welding points-same number as original number of factory welds.
Initial welding
pitch:50 mm
Welding after repair
pitch:35 mm
BVQBP6025
Center
diameter
3 mm
Using a test piece
Using a hammer
and a chisel
Nugget
diameter:
4/5 of tip
BFDBP6022
BFDBP6601B