Hyundai Atos: Body Repair Manual — part 22

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front side outer panel

26. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.
27. Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints carefully

(Refer to the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).

28. Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.

PRO-0700

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FRONT SIDE OUTER PANEL

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front side outer panel

WELDLING POINTS

PRO-0720

PRO-0730

PRO-0710

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125mm

$

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$ MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

xx MIG lap welding

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front side outer panel

REMOVAL

1.

Measure and mark the horizontal cutline on front side outer panel
as indicated in the illustration.

2.

Measure and mark the vertical cutline on side sill inner panel
50mm from the wiring fixing hole.

3.

Before cutting front side outer panel , be sure to support roof
panel.

4.

Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front side outer panel to the
body to remove front side outer panel.

PRO-0750

PRO-0740

PRO-0760

PRO-0770

120mm

50 mm

50mm

100mm

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front side outer panel

5.

Cut through front side outer panel and side sill outer panel at
cutlines.

NOTE
When cutting side sill outer panel take care not to cut
through mating flanges or side sill outer reinforcement.

6.

After cutting front side outer panel (side sill), cut the side sill outer
reinforcement and center inner pillar.

7.

Remove the center pillar.

NOTE
When cutting center inner pillar, be careful not to cut front
seat belt mounting upper bracket.

8.

Determine if the side sill outer reinforcement is damaged and
needs to be replaced. If replacing is necessary, mark out the
damaged portion of the reinforcement. Cut at cutlines and
remove damaged portion.

9.

Straighten all flanges as necessary.

10. Prepare all surfaces to be welded.

PRO-0780

PRO-0820

PRO-0810

PRO-0830

PRO-0790

PRO-0795

PRO-0800

30 mm

Front seat belt upper
mounting bracket

Center inner pillar

Center pillar outer
reinforcement

Front side
outer panel

30 mm