Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual — part 6

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CAUTION

Wipe off any anticorrosion agent which oozes out onto
surfaces to be painted later; the presence of such anticor-
rosion agent would prevent correct adhesion of the paint
coat.
21.Application of an anticorrosion agent

Apply an ample amount of anticorrosion agent to any
welded areas and to all surfaces from which the paint coat
was removed.
The paint coat of welded areas will have been damaged by
the heat; be sure to apply an anticorrosion agent to surfaces
to be repaired.
Use an aerosol-type anticorrosion agent for application to
the side sills, the pillars, and other similar parts which have a
hollow construction, by utilizing the trim mounting holes, etc.

22.Application of undercoating

If the underbody is repaired or replaced, carefully apply a
coating of undercoating as described in the section (of the
manual corresponding to that model).

AB200077

AB200078

AB200079

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CAUTIONS REGARDING BODY REPAIR

Because each component part of a single-unit con-
struction body makes some contribution, more or
less, to the overall strength of that body, it is neces-
sary to sufficiently understand the actual function of
any part to be repaired before attempting any repair
or welding procedure.

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STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY

1. The suspension installation part plays an impor-

tant role, determining the wheel alignment. Wheel
misalignment is of course potentially very danger-
ous because it can lead to driving instability,
one-sided braking, abnormal tire wear, abnormal
vibration, etc.
At the time of repair, it is particularly necessary to
take measurements at the components noted
below, and to make all welds and installations
with special care.

• Front sidemember

• Rear floor sidemember

• Front wheelhouse (inner)

• Rear wheelhouse (inner) (Independent rear

suspension type)

2. Because the places where the floor panel and

sidemember parts are joined have an important
effect upon the rigidity of the entire body, welds in
these places must be done with particular care.

3. After repairs have been completed, the wheel

alignment, wheel base, tread, etc., must be care-
fully checked to be sure that there is no deviation.

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SAFETY

1. Procedures related to the installation of any com-

ponent related to safety must be done with partic-
ular care in order to assure full maintenance of
safety.

• Suspension installation parts

• Fuel pipe

• Brakes

• Fuel tank installation parts, etc.

2. Because seat belts are directly related to driver

and passenger safety, any welds of seat belt
anchor points or reinforcements must be done
with particular care in order to maintain strength.

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PREVENTION OF CORROSION AND OF
WATER OR DUST ENTRY

1. After any work is completed, it is important to

completely remove any welding residue, particles
or residue from cutting, and any other dirt, etc.

2. Corrosion-prevention material must without fail

be applied at the following places:

• At any place where paint has flaked off or

peeled away.

• At any surfaces that have been cut.

• At the outer and inner side of every welded

place.

• Within any semi-enclosed structure or compo-

nent (aerosol-type rust inhibitors are effective
for difficult-to-reach places).

• At the outer and inner side of any place sub-

jected to heat.

3. Apply a coating of undercoating if the underbody

is repaired.

4. Use spot sealer if spot welds are made.
5. Repair any scratches to panels made by mold-

ings, sashes, etc.

6. Carefully apply body sealant to panel connection

joints and other fitting places.

7. Tape over any unused holes in the panel inner

side by using sealing tape.

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VIBRATION AND NOISE

1. Prevent any decrease of tensional rigidity caused

by welding distortion.

2. Carefully apply body sealant to panel connection

joints and other fitting places.

3. Tape over any unused holes in the panel inner

side by using sealing tape.

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CONTACT AND ALIGNMENT

1. In order to maintain the precision of openings,

make careful measurements as repairs are being
made.

2. Make contact/alignment adjustments of door

hinge, lid, and hood hinge installation parts.

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THEFT PROTECTION

M4090007000067

In order to prevent theft, following Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) has been engraved and attached, in the form of a label to
the engine, transaxle, and main of the outer body:

Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing, Fender,
Doors, Quarter panel, Hood, Liftgate, Trunk lid,
Bumpers

Furthermore, supplementary parts for the main portions of the
outer body have theft protection labels attached and the sup-
plementary parts for the engine and the transaxle are engraved
with the same details.

PANEL REPAIR CAUTION

1. Take care when respraying the original part to cover the theft

protection label with masking tape prior to respraying. In
addition, remember to peel off the masking tape after
completion of the respray.

2. Because theft protection labels on the supplementary parts

are covered with masking tape already, they can be
resprayed just as they are.

3. Take care not to peel off the theft protection labels from

either the original or the supplementary parts.

HOW TO PEEL OFF THE SURFACE MASKING
FILM FROM THE THEFT-PROTECTION LABEL

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the paint surface or the label
itself.
1. Using a sharp knife at the corner of the label surface, lift up

the masking film only.

2. Grasp the masking film and peel it all off.
NOTE: If the masking film tears, repeat from step 1. Use the
knife, however, to lift the opposite corner of the label, rather
than trying to continue peeling from the place where it tore.

AC211646

Theft protection label
For original parts

For replacement parts

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AB200080AD

Knife

Masking film

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ATTACHMENT OF SILENCERS

M4090009000052

Silencers (petroleum-asphalt sheets) are attached to
the upper surface of the floor and at the interior side
of the dash panel in order to absorb vibrations and
shut out exhaust gas heat. If these silencers are
peeled off in the course of replacement or repair of a

welded panel, cut and attach replacement material
(in the shape shown in the figure). For detailed infor-
mation concerning the locations where silencers are
to be attached for individual models, refer to the
manual for that model.

1. Heat the "silencer layer" (petroleum-asphalt sheet) with a

blow drier to soften it.

AB200097

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Dash panel interior side

Thickness: 1.6 mm (0.063 in)
Thickness: 3.2 mm (0.126 in) (two 1.6 mm (0.063 in) silencers overlapped)

AB200098