Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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BODY CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
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BODY CONSTRUCTION
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FRONT SIDEMEMBER REINFORCEMENT
•
The front sidemember structure has been
changed to a straight frame structure with an
octagon cross section that efficiently absorbs
energy from the impact at the time of collision.
•
The front sidemember is supported in three direc-
tions by the dash crossmember center, dash
crossmember lower and front sidemember rear in
order to improve the frontal collision characteris-
tics, and increase the vehicle body rigidity.
•
The 590-MPa class high tensile strength steel
panels have been adopted for the front sidemem-
ber extension, front sidemember rear bulkhead
and front sidemember rear to improve the body
rigidity.
AB700925
3
13
2
9
8
12
10
19
16
6*
18
14
1*
AB
17
21
5*
20
4
15
7
22
23
24
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*: Indicates 590MPa-high-tensile steel panels.
(Right side)
AB700929 AC
21
12
5
6
13
15
16
A B
17
22
10
4
23
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1. Front sidemember extension
2. Front sidemember outer
3. Front brake hose bracket
4. Front sidemember reinforcement rear lower
5. Front sidemember rear bulkhead
6. Front sidemember rear
7. Height sensor bracket
8. Dash crossmember extension lower
9. I plate bracket
10. Front body frame to side sill brace
11. Tie down reinforcement front
12. Front suspension crossmember bracket front
13. Front sidemember inner
14. Front sidemember plate
15. Front sidemember bulkhead front
16. Engine mounting bulkhead
17. Front suspension crossmember bulkhead
18. Headlight bracket lower
19. Headlight support panel
20. Engine mounting reinforcement
21. Engine mounting bracket front
22. Engine mounting bracket rear
23. Front sidemember brace upper
24. Front sidemember reinforcement rear