Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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BODY REPAIR
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BASE OF BODY REPAIR 9-32
SECURING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is raised on a jack, be sure to always support it
with jack stands positioned at the specified points.
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CLEARING THE AREA OF FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS
Because of the presence of many various kinds of flammable
materials, organic solvents, etc., in the work area, there is
always the possibility of a fire or explosion. It is, therefore,
important to keep the work area as clear as possible of such
dangerous materials.
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HANDLING ELECTRONIC PARTS AND
SEMICONDUCTORS
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
When the body is used as the ground during welding for body
repairs, be absolutely sure to first disconnect the battery's posi-
tive (+) cable.
CAUTION
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Be sure that both the ignition and lighting switches are
"LOCK" (OFF) position before either disconnecting or
reconnecting a battery cable. (If this is not done, equip-
ment containing semiconductors could be damaged).
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Note that the memory of electronic equipment having a
memory function will be cleared when the battery cable
is disconnected.
NOTE: Vehicles today include a great many electronic parts
and components, and these are in general very susceptible to
adverse effects caused by overcurrent, reverse current, elec-
tromagnetic waves, high temperature, high humidity, impacts,
etc. In particular, such electronic components can be damaged
if there is a large current flow during welding from the body
side, etc.
This is because, for electronic components that incorporate a
back-up circuit (for memory retention) that functions (by a
trickle current) even when the ignition switch is at OFF, an elec-
tronic circuit is formed even when the switch is at OFF.
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HANDLING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
If welding work is to be done in the area of the fuel tank, the fuel
tank must be removed to prevent the generation of flammable
gases. Also be sure to cap the inlet port and the pipes of the
fuel tank after removal to prevent the escape of any fuel or
flammable gases.
Wipe up any fuel, oil, etc., spilled in the work area as soon as
possible.
Only the amounts of paint to be used for the day's work should
be in the work area; do not keep excessive amounts of paint, or
paint which is not going to be used, in the work area.
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