Hyundai Getz: Body Repair Manual - part 22

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Front pillar

27. Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints carefully

(Refer to the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).

28. Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.

PRO-0700

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CENTER PILLAR

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Center pillar

z

z

z

z

z MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

WELDLING POINTS

PRO-0720

PRO-0730

PRO-0710

Ô

Ô

Ô

Ô

Ô

A

Ô

Ô

Ô

Ô

Ô

B

Ò

A

Ó

B

50mm

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Center pillar

REMOVAL

1.

Measure and mark the horizontal cutline on center outer pillar as
indicated in the illustration.

2.

Measure and mark the vertical cutline on side sill outer panel
30mm from the front door step trim mounting hole.

3.

Before cutting center pillar, be sure to support roof panel.

4.

Drill out all spotwelds attaching the center outer pillar to the body
to remove center outer pillar.

PRO-0750

PRO-0740

PRO-0760

PRO-0770

30mm

90mm

150mm

120mm

30mm

30mm

30mm

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Center pillar

5.

Cut through center outer pillar and side sill outer panel at cutlines.

NOTE
When cutting side sill outer panel take care not to cut through
mating flanges or side outer reinforcement.

6.

After cutting side outer panel (center outer pillar & side sill), cut

the side outer reinforcement and center inner pillar.

7.

Remove the center pillar.

NOTE
When cutting center inner pillar, be careful not to cut front
seat belt mounting upper bracket.

8.

Determine if the side outer reinforcement is damaged and needs

to be replaced. If replacing is necessary, mark out the damaged
portion of the reinforcement. Cut at cutlines and remove damaged
portion.

9.

Straighten all flanges as necessary.

10. Prepare all surfaces to be welded.

PRO-0780

PRO-0820

PRO-0810

PRO-0830

PRO-0790

PRO-0795

PRO-0800

Center piller
outer upper
reinforcement

Front seat belt upper
mounting bracket

Side outer
reinforcement

Side outer
panel