Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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BODY REPAIR
TSB Revision
BASE OF BODY REPAIR
9-17
CAUTION
Perform the operations carefully so that the cut ends fit
together properly.
11. Cutting of new parts by using a measurement marking
If overlap cutting is not possible in a place where butt
welding is to be done, make a measurement marking on the
new part at the exact same measurement which was used
for the cutting of the body panel, and then cut the new part
by using this measurement marking.
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Two-layer construction
When cutting a front pillar or center pillar which has a
two-layer construction but no reinforcement, make the cut-
ting of the inner panel and that of the outer panel approxi-
mately 50 mm (1.97 inches) apart in order to obtain
maximum strength.
•
Three-layer construction
When cutting a front pillar or center pillar which has a
three-layer (including a reinforcement) construction (dou-
ble-box construction), cut the outer panel and the reinforce-
ment at the same position, and don't forget to butt weld the
reinforcement. If the inner panel is an assembly replace-
ment part, cut it at two places in order to provide ample
working space for the butt welding of the reinforcement.
12. Application of spot sealer to spot-welded points
Apply an electro-conductive spot sealer to the connecting
surfaces of both the new parts and the vehicle body in order
to provide corrosion protection.
AB200062AD
Outer panel
Approx. 50 mm
(1.97in)
Inner panel
Twolayer construction
AB200063AD
Inner panel
Inner panel
cut line
Inner panel cut line
Outer panel
and reinforce-
ment cut line
Three-layer construction
AB200064