Hyundai Atos: Body Repair Manual - part 26

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Rear side outer panel

7.

Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the welded parts and interior of
the rear side outer panel (Refer to the CORROSION PROTEC-
TION).

8.

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

9.

Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.

10. Apply conversion coating and water rinse.
11. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.

12. Apply the correct seam sealers to all joints.
13. Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.

14. In order to improve corrosion resistance, if necessary, apply a

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

PRO-1300

PRO-1310

PRO-1320

PRO-1330

3.

Fit and clamp the rear side outer panel in place.

4.

MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld seams. At the wheel
well the edge must be crimped over the wheel housing.
This joint may be welded after crimping or applying a bead of
adhesive may be applied to the joint before or after crimping.

5.

Clean and prepare all welds, removing all residue.

6.

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

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REAR FLOOR PANEL

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Rear floor panel

WELDLING POINTS

PRO-1520

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$

$

$

$ MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

xx MIG lap welding

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Rear side member (Assembly)

REAR SIDE MEMBER (ASSEMBLY)

WELDLING POINTS

PRO-1521

PRO-1500

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A

$

$

$

$

$ MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

xx MIG lap welding

PRO-1220

PRO-1530

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B

PRO-1510

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C

PRO-1540

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D

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B

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C

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D

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NOTE
Because the rear side members are desigened to absorb energy
during a rear collision, care must be taken when deciding to use this
repair method. This repair is recommended only for moderate dam-
age to 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 factory seams without employing
this sectioning procedure.

Refer to the body dimension chart and measure the vehicle to
determine straightening and alignment requirements. The body
must be returned to its original dimension before beginning the
repair procedure.

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Rear floor and rear side member (Assembly)

REMOVAL

1.

Drill out all the spotwelds attaching the rear floor panel to the
wheel housings and rear side members.

2.

Make a rough cutting of the rear floor panel where shown in the
figure.

3.

Remove the back panel by drilling out all attaching spotwelds.

4.

Remove the rear floor panel.

PRO-1550

PRO-1560

PRO-1570

230mm