SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Manual — part 453

SSANGYONG MY2002

9N-8 FRAME AND UNDERBODY

KAA9N040

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Route the cross-body harness for interior parts
over the floor pan insulators. Clip it in the original
location.

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D o n o t a p p l y s p r a y - o n d e a d e n e r s o r t r i m
adhesives to the top of the floor pan at the area
directly over the catalytic converter or the muffler.

Any insulator service repair or replacement should be
the same thickness, size, and location as the original
installation in the vehicle.

ENGINE UNDER COVERS

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

2. Remove the bolts and the engine under cover.

3. Install the engine under cover with the bolts.

Installation Notice

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Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each
other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use
the correct fasteners to prevent premature
corrosion.

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.

Tightening Torque

10 N•m (89 lb-in)

FRAME AND UNDERBODY 9N-9

SSANGYONG MY2002

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

GENERAL BODY CONSTRUCTION

This vehicle is constructed with a unitized body which
in-corporates integral front and rear frame side rails.

The front suspension lower control arms are bolted to
and retained by supports, one each on the right and
left sides. The front suspension lower control arm
supports are attached to the underbody with three bolts
at two locations. The engine is bolted to the integral
front side rails. The suspension strut towers must be
dimensionally correct in relation to the remainder of
the underbody in order to maintain specified
suspension strut and caster/camber angles.

Since the individual underbody parts contribute directly
to the overall strength of the body, it is essential to
observe proper welding techniques during service

repair operations. The underbody parts should be
properly sealed and rustproofed whenever body repair
operations destroy or damage the original sealing and
rustproofing. When rustproofing critical underbody
parts, use a good-quality type of air-dry primer, such
as a corrosion-resistant chromate or an equivalent
material. Combination-type primer/surfacers are not
recommended.

ENGINE UNDER COVERS

The engine under covers are molded pieces of plastic
that serve as shields for the underside of the engine.
The covers help protect the engine from small rocks,
gravel and other objects that would otherwise come
into contact with the engine during normal driving
conditions.

SSANGYONG MY2002

9O-6 BUMPERS AND FASCIAS

KAA9O070

REAR BUMPER IMPACT BAR

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear

Bumper Fascia in this section.

2. Remove the rear bumper impact bar.

3. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.

ROOF MOLDING

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Remove the C-pillar cover. Refer to “C-pillar

Cover” in this section.

2. Remove the roof molding

3. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.

Description and Operation . . . . . . . . .. 9O-2

Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9O-2

Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . ... 9O-3

Bumpers and Fascias . . . . . . . . . . . 9O-3

Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . ... 9O-4

On-Vehicle Service Unit Repair . . . . . . . ... 9O-4

Front Bumper Fascia . . . . . . . . . . ... 9O-4

SECTION 9O

BUMPERS AND FASCIAS

CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a
tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable
will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless
otherwise noted.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rear Bumper Fascia . . . . . . . . . . ... 9O-5

Front Bumper Impact Bar . . . . . . . . . 9O-5

Rear Bumper Impact Bar . . . . . . . . . 9O-6

Roof Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9O-6

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9O-7

Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . .. 9O-7