Hyundai H1: Body Repair Manual — part 18

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Radiator support panel & front sidemember

8. Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMEN-

SIONS) and correct the installation position.

9.

MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld to the front pillar outer
panel.

10. Clean and prepare all welds, removing all residue.
11. Apply the two-part epoxy primer to the interior of the welded

parts.

12. Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the panel which is repaired or

replaced (Refer to the CORROSION PROTECTION).

13. Prepare exterior surfaces for priming, using wax and grease

remover.

14. Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.
15. Apply conversion coating and water rinse.
16. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.
17. Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints carefully (Refer to the

BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).

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

19. After completing body repairs, carefully apply under coating to

the front sidemember and wheelhouse.

RFAC4250

RFAC4230

RFAC4240

5. MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld at the front apron

panel and front wheelhouse.

6. Fit and clamp the front end crossmember and radiator support

panels.

7. If necessary, make temporary welds so as not to twist.

RFAC4220

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FRONT PILLAR AND APRON PANEL

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front pillar and apron panel

This book has been described on the basis of MIG plug weldings to the points which were spot-welded in production line.
But, if necessary, either the MIG plug weldings or the spotweldings are able to be applied. Consider possible damage
of old panel while detaching the welding points, the repairing time and the strength of the panel to be repaired. Then, select
which type of welding is most appropriate to the repairing service.

z

z

z

z

z MIG plug welding or spot welding

MIG butt welding
MIG lap welding

xx

FAAA0010~0040

Ô

B

Ô

C

Ô

A

Ô

B

Ô

A

Ò

C

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front pillar and apron panel

4.

Before drilling out spotwelds, remove body sealant at front pillar
outer panel.

FAAA0070

FAAA0050

REMOVAL

1.

Before cutting front pillar, be sure to support roof panel.

2.

Measure and mark each cutline on the front pillar inner, front
pillar outer and front pillar inner reinforcement from the location
hole indicated in the illustration.

3.

Drill out all spotwelds and grind away MIG lap welds from the
front apron outer panel as shown in the illustration.

FAAA0060

RFAC4100

Front apron
outer panel

35 mm

65 mm

95 mm

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5.

Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front pillar outer panel and
reinforcement.

NOTE

Depending on the extent of damaged area, it may be
possible to determine the cutting range within indicated in
the illustration.

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front pillar and apron panel

7.

Drill out all the spotwelds and grind the MIG lap weld to the deck
member mounting bracket.

8.

Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front apron panel.

FAAA0100

FAAA0110

6.

Remove the front pillar outer panel and front pillar reinforce-
ment.

FAAA0081

FAAA0090

Deck member mounting bracket

Front apron panel