Hyundai Elantra Neos / Hyundai i30. Manual - part 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
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CORROSION PROTECTION AND SEALING
Proper corrosion protection and sealing is an important part of any repair. When reviewing these repair procedures, it is
important to recognize the need for corrosion restoration to provide for long term strength of the repaired member.
A two part epoxy primer was applied to the metal surfaces during the latter part of the repair. For closed sections, such as
front and rear rails, rocker panels and pillars, the primer is applied without applying the metal conditioner and the conversion
coating. These steps are omitted to insure that no rinse water is trapped in the closed sections. The primer application in
followed by an application of an oil or wax based rust proofing material.
After the corrosion restoration process for the closed sections are completed, then the process can be applied to all exterior
sections. For exterior surfaces, both metal conditioner and conversion coating treatments are applied to the exterior surface
prior to application of the epoxy primer. The procedure in applying the corrosion restoration process is important order to
insure that moisture, due to the water rinsing of the metal conditioner and conversion coating is not inadvertently trapped
inside any closed section before the epoxy primer and rust proofing materials have been applied.
Appropriate seam sealers are then applied to all joints. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for the appropriate type of
seam sealer to be used at each seam or joint.
SIDE BODY PANELS
The side body panel for i30 / ELANTRA NEOS is designed and stamped from a single piece of sheet metal in factory as
shown in the figure. While the entire side panel is available for service, the partial panels sectioned by several damaged
areas are also available. Therefore when repairing side body, refer to "Replacement parts section" of this manual to select
and use the appropriate part.
BFDGI6012
FD-0008
: Service part line