Hyundai Elantra HD: Body Repair Manual - part 17
BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE
BP-37
2.
Remove the back complete panel assembly.
3.
Depending on the extent of damage, measure and mark
cutline on the rear floor side member as indicated in
the illustration.
4.
Cut rear floor side member along the cutline.
REMOVAL
Because the rear floor side members are designed to
absorb energy during a rear collision, care must be
used when deciding to use this repair method. This
repair is recommended only for moderate damage to
the vehicle, where distortions do not extend forward of
the trunk region. If the damage is more severe, then
the entire side member assembly should be replaced
at the factory seams without employing this sectioning
procedure.
The following procedure applys when only one rear floor
side member needs to be replaced. If both side
members are damaged and need to be replaced, then
the procedure of rear floor side members and rear
floor section should be followed.
Refer to the body dimension charts and measure the
vehicle to determine straightening and alignment
requirements.
The body must be returned to its original dimensions
before beginning the repair procedure.
1.
Drill out all the spotwelds(59) attaching the back
complete panel assembly.
NOTE
BHDBP6702
BHDBP6703
BHDBP6704A
85mm
BHDBP6704B