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.

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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.

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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