Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution VIII 2003, Technical Information Manual

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BODY REPAIR
BASE OF BODY REPAIR 9-16
7. Flange correction for spot weld traces
Correct any flanges that become bent or deformed when
spot welds are broken or during other work.
CAUTION
Do not use a flame for paint coat removal because doing
so might damage the paint coat of panels which are not to
be replaced, thus causing corrosion.
8. Removal of the paint coat from new parts and from the
vehicle body
In order to provide for the proper flow of electric current
during spot welding operations, remove the paint coat from
both sides of the new part and the body by using a polisher
wheel or similar tool.
9. Rough cutting of new parts
Cut off the unnecessary portions of new parts. Allow an
overlap of approximately 30 to 50 mm (1.2 to 2.0 inches)
when performing overlap cutting of the pillars, side sills, or
other locations.
CAUTION
Carefully select the location for cutting, taking care not to
cut a reinforcement at the inner side of a pillar, etc. or a
panel that is not to be replaced.
10. Overlap cutting of new parts
For locations in which butt welding is to be done, first
temporarily attach the new parts to the body, and then cut
the two panels simultaneously.
NOTE: If a reinforcement or a panel which is not to be
replaced is cut accidentally, first repair the mistake by weld-
ing before proceeding with the rest of the work.
AB200058
AB200059
AB200060
AB200061 AB
EDGE OF THE
NEW PART
EDGE OF THE
PANEL ON THE BODY