Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual — part 45

SEALING TAPE

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: Locations for

attachment of sealing tape

Sealing tape is attached at unused holes, at the inner side of the
panel, for waterproofing and anticorrosion protection.

ANTICORROSION TREATMENT AT THE TIME OF

BODY REPAIR WORK

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The following procedures should be followed for anticorrosion
protection when making repairs.

CORROSION PROTECTION FOR HOLLOW PARTS

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Wipe away any excess anticorrosion agent on the coated
surface, because it can adversely affect the coating.

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When spraying the anticorrosion agent, use holes in
different areas to ensure that all weld surfaces of the
hollow structure are well coated.

The insides of hollow parts (such as the side sill, pillars, etc.)
which have been welded are more susceptible to corrosion.
Spray an aerosol-type anticorrosion agent into these parts by
using the trim mounting holes and other openings.

ANTICORROSION TREATMENT OF ROUGH CUTS

An anticorrosion agent should be applied to rough cuts made in
the course of welding, because the surface film has been
damaged by the heat of welding.

BASE OF BODY REPAIR

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CORROSION PROTECTION

SPOT SEALER

In order to prevent corrosion from occurring at the contact
surfaces of panels which are spot welded, apply an
electroconductive spot sealer.

SPOT SEALER APPLICATION STEPS

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1.

Remove all paint, etc., from the areas to be spot welded by
using sandpaper or a pneumatic belt sander.

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2.

Use a brush to apply spot sealer to the contact surfaces of the
panels (both the new panel and the panel remaining on the
body) to be spot welded.

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3.

Do not spot welding.

NOTE:

The spot welding can be done as the spot sealer is

dry to the touch.Dry to the touch: 30 minutes or less at
20°C (68°F)

BODY SEALING

Even if a car body is restored to the exact specified dimensions,
the body repair work cannot be considered to be complete if an
ample amount of sealant is not applied to each of the panel joints
and seams. Insufficient sealant will result in water leakage,
corrosion, etc.

NOTE:

Use a piece of clean cloth dampened in lead-free

gasoline or a similar material to clean parts and areas
where sealant is applied.

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BASE OF BODY REPAIR

CORROSION PROTECTION

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Clean away
any excess

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When applying sealant to areas at which the external
appearance is important (areas which can be seen or where
the condition of the paint coat is important), be sure to apply
the sealant so that it is perfectly level with the surrounding
panels.

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Apply the sealant at the fuel port so that it is perfectly level with
the surrounding panel so that drops of fuel will not collect.

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After applying sealant to the door-stop, etc., clean away any
excess so as to be sure that there is no interference with
installed parts, etc.

BASE OF BODY REPAIR

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CORROSION PROTECTION

UNDERCOATING

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: Undercoating application locations

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Be sure to mask any parts installation holes, and the
area around the place where undercoating is to be
applied, before applying it.

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Be sure not to apply the undercoating to tires or to
the drive shaft and other drive components.

If the undercoating application inside the wheel
housing, on the under body, etc., is insufficient, it can
result in corrosion. Be sure, therefore, to apply a good
coating of undercoating to such parts after repairs are
completed.

REPAIR OF SYNTHETIC-RESIN PARTS

SYNTHETIC-RESIN PARTS REPAIR PROCEDURES

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Bumper is taken as a repair work example for
explanation.

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BASE OF BODY REPAIR

REPAIR OF SYNTHETIC-RESIN PARTS