Hyundai Elantra HD: Body Repair Manual — part 16

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-33

INSTALLATION

1.

Transfer the cutline dimensions to the new quarter outer
panel, adding 30 mm overlap each end.

2.

Drill 6 mm holes in overlap areas and along upper and
lower flanges of the new quarter outer panel for MIG
plug welding.

3.

Apply body filler to the welded seam. Sand and finish.
Apply the two-part epoxy primer to the interior of the
quarter outer panel.

4.

Fit and clamp the quarter outer panel in place.

5.

Measure and each measurement point (Refer to the
BODY DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation
position.

5.

Remove the quarter outer panel.

6.

Clean cut portions with a disc grinder.

7.

After removing, apply the welding primer.

8.

Prepare all surfaces to be welded.

BHDBP6607

BHDBP6607A

BHDBP6607B

BHDBP6608

BHDBP6601B

BP-34

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

6.

MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld seams.

7.

Clean and prepare all welds, remove all residue.

8.

Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the welded parts and
interior of the quarter outer panel (Refer to the
CORROSION PROTECTION).

9.

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

10. Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.

11. Apply conversion coating and water rinse.

12. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.

13. Apply the correct seam sealers to all joints.
14. Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.

BHDBP6601C

BHDBP6601D

BHDBP6601E

BHDBP6604

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-35

15. In order to improve corrosion resistance, if necessary,

apply an under body anti-corrosion agent to the wheel
well (Refer to the CORROSION PROTECTION).

BHDBP6601F

BP-36

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BACK COMPLETE PANEL ASSEMBLY AND REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER

BHDBP6704

WELDING POINTS

MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

MIG lap welding

85mm