Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 541

12.12.3.16 Rear Parcel Shelf Panel (Sedan)

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1. Rear Parcel Shelf Panel Assembly

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12.12.4 Diagnostic Information and Procedures
12.12.4.1 Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Vehicle Diagnostics

In the body repair process, professional technician will use panel calibrator, electronic measurement systems, sheet metal repair
machines, welding machines and a variety of cutting tools such as grinding. The repair will ensure that the vehicle will be restored
to the original conditions such as geometric dimensions and performance. However, some drive system faults or installation errors
that may lead to serious consequences may not be identified in the repair process. Therefore, in addition to make the necessary
body geometry inspection, you must pay particular attention to the following components:

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Check to ensure that the steering mechanism and the steering rod can be correctly operated within the wheel turning range.
Visual inspect whether there are bent or cracked pieces.

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Check all the running gear components (such as the fork tubes, vertical arm, sliding suspension arm, steering knuckle, stabilizer
bar, body frame and the overhang), whether there are bending, distortion and cracking.

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Check whether the wheel and tire are damaged, rotating concentrically and unbalanced. Check tire tread and the sidewalls
incisions and tire pressure.

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Check for damages in engine, gearbox and exhaust system mountings.

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Road test to make sure the vehicle's driving performance, and then deliver the vehicle to the customer.

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12.12.5 Removal and Installation
12.12.5.1 Removal and Installation

Note

Before remove any key components from the vehicle
body, you must use a universal-type body frame
correction calibration to correct body, and then
determine the damaged components that need to be
replaced. Before welding, the parts must be accurately
positioned, and then you must measure to ensure that
components meet the body dimension requirements. In
the welding process, you must measure related
dimensions frequently to ensure proper assembly.
Before removal, you must understand the body sheet
metal parts correlations. Please refer to the "Body Sheet
Metal Parts Map" below. It is not recommended to cut a
single part, as cutting and welding will affect the vehicle
stiffness, driving safety and maintenance convenience.

Removal Procedure:

1.

Remove all the parts relevant to the component that
needs to be replaced.

2.

Apply sealant and anti-corrosion material when
necessary.

3.

Locate, mark and drill all the factory solder joints on the
component that needs to be replaced.

4.

Remove the damaged component that needs to be
replaced.

5.

Remove material residue.

Installation Procedure:

1.

Treat the mating surface when necessary.

2.

According to the original welding type, you must choose
the correct welding techniques. Use shielded welding at
areas that are not convenient for welding. If you choose
to plug welding, please drill holes in the new components
for plug welding seam. Determine the diameter and
spacing according to the original plug weld hole solder
joints.

3.

Temporarily put the new component on the vehicle.

4.

Install the new component with the correct mountings and
tighten (correct position the repair board).

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5.

Frequently measure the location of the new component to
ensure that the assembly dimensions are correct.

6.

Weld.

7.

Clear all welded surfaces.

8.

Spray primer.

9.

If necessary, spray sealant and anti-corrosion material.

10. Install all the relevant sheet metals and components.

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