Hyundai 2008 Elantra Neos, Руководство по ремонту кузова

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GI-2 GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL GUIDE LINES AND
PRECAUTIONS
The i30 / ELANTRA NEOS is a completely new vehicle
design. During its development, close attention has been
given to safety, stability, weight and corrosion protection.
Typical of unit body design, the i30 / ELANTRA NEOS is
designed so that the front and rear compartments will absorb
much of the collision energy so that the passengers are
better protected. During collisions, these front and rear
energy absorbing systems may be severely damaged.
During repair, these damaged areas must be returned to
their original strength and geometry. If this is not properly
done, the vehicle will not provide the intended level of
protection to its occupants in the event of another collision.
The repairs described in this manual were performed on
i30 / ELANTRA NEOS body shells. In some instances
special fixtures were welded in place to support the
structure. During the repair of an actual vehicle, the interior
would be fully disassembled and standard jack screws or
portable braces may be used for temporary support.
During the repair of an accident involved vehicle, the vehicle
must first be returned to pre-impact dimensions prior to
beginning the sectioning repair procedures. The extent of
damage that must be repaired should then be evaluated to
determine the appropriate repair procedures. This manual
provides locations and procedures where structural
sectioning may be employed. It is the responsibility of the
repair technician, based upon the extent of damage, to
determine which location and procedure is suitable for the
particular damaged vehicle.
During the repair of a collision damaged automobile, it is
impossible to fully duplicate the methods used in the factory
during the vehicle manufacture. Therefore, auto body repair
techniques have been developed to provide a repair that
has strength properties equivalent to those of the original
design and manufacture.