Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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BODY REPAIR
TSB Revision
BASE OF BODY REPAIR
9-23
THEFT PROTECTION
M4090007000067
In order to prevent theft, following Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) has been engraved and attached, in the form of a label to
the engine, transaxle, and main of the outer body:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing, Fender,
Doors, Quarter panel, Hood, Liftgate, Trunk lid,
Bumpers
Furthermore, supplementary parts for the main portions of the
outer body have theft protection labels attached and the sup-
plementary parts for the engine and the transaxle are engraved
with the same details.
PANEL REPAIR CAUTION
1. Take care when respraying the original part to cover the theft
protection label with masking tape prior to respraying. In
addition, remember to peel off the masking tape after
completion of the respray.
2. Because theft protection labels on the supplementary parts
are covered with masking tape already, they can be
resprayed just as they are.
3. Take care not to peel off the theft protection labels from
either the original or the supplementary parts.
HOW TO PEEL OFF THE SURFACE MASKING
FILM FROM THE THEFT-PROTECTION LABEL
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the paint surface or the label
itself.
1. Using a sharp knife at the corner of the label surface, lift up
the masking film only.
2. Grasp the masking film and peel it all off.
NOTE: If the masking film tears, repeat from step 1. Use the
knife, however, to lift the opposite corner of the label, rather
than trying to continue peeling from the place where it tore.
AC211646
Theft protection label
For original parts
For replacement parts
AD
AB200080AD
Knife
Masking film