Hyundai Elantra Neos / Hyundai i30. Manual - part 28

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BODY  PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

6.

 After removing, apply the welding primer.

7.

Prepare all surfaces to be welded.

INSTALLATION

1.

Transcribe the cutlines to the new quarter outer panel,
adding 30 mm overlap each end.

2.

Drill 8 mm holes in overlap areas and along upper and
lower flanges of the new quarter outer panel for MIG
plug welding.

4.

Remove the quarter outer panel.

5.

Clean cut portions with a disc grinder.

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-49

7.

Clean and prepare all welds, remove all residue.

8.

Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the welded parts and
interior of the quarter outer panel (Refer to the
CORROSION PROTECTION).

9.

Prepare exterior surfaces for priming, using wax and
grease remover.

10. Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.

11.  Apply conversion coating and water rinse.

12. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.

3.

Apply body filler to the welded seam. Sand and finish.
Apply the two-part epoxy primer to the interior of the
quarter outer panel.

4.

Fit and clamp the quarter outer panel in place.

5.

Measure each measurement point (Refer to the  BODY
DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.

6.

MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld seams.

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BP-50

BODY  PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

13. Apply the correct seam sealers to all joints.

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

15. In order to improve corrosion resistance, if necessary,

apply an under body anti-corrosion agent to the wheel
well (Refer to the CORROSION PROTECTION).

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

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LOWER QUARTER PANEL

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WELDING POINTS

270mm

50mm

Laser welding

MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

MIG lap welding