Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR. Manual - part 9

 

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR. Manual - part 9

 

 

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BODY CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL, BODY CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES      

SECTION 1

BODY CONSTRUCTION

CONTENTS

Summary .................................................1-1
Body construction ..................................1-1

Roof..........................................................1-1
Doors........................................................1-2

Summary

• The roof and side door beams have been changed from steel to aluminium.

Body Construction Special Features

ROOF

Body is now lighter as a result of changing the roof panels to aluminium.
The body is also more rigid now as a result of additional support in pillar areas.

: shaded areas indicate parts that are the same as those used on current vehicle.

a

Roof panel

Rear pillar upper support

Centre pillar upper support

Front pillar upper support

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BODY CONSTRUCTION – BODY CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES

DOORS

The body has been lightened as a result of using aluminium for the side door beams.

FRONT DOOR

Front door side door beam

Rear door side door beam

REAR DOOR

: shaded areas indicate parts that are the same as those used on current vehicle.

a

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STANDARD DIMENSIONS – GENERAL, B TYPE (straight line measurements)

SECTION 2

STANDARD DIMENSIONS

CONTENTS

General ....................................................2-1
B type (straight line measurements) ....2-2

Roof..........................................................2-2

General

Together with the changes relating to roof panel replacement, dimensions without the roof in place are specified.

B Type (straight line measurements)

ROOF

units mm

Diagram shows roof assembly removed condition.

Number

Measurement points

Hole shapes – Sizes (mm)

Number

Measurement points

Hole shapes – Sizes (mm)

90

Side roof rail inner corner

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91

Side roof rail inner corner

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CHANGING WELDED PANELS - GENERAL

SECTION 3

CHANGING WELDED PANELS

CONTENTS

Summary .................................................3-1
Body construction ..................................3-2
Aluminium alloy panels..........................3-5

Repairing aluminium alloy panels ........3-5
Painting aluminium alloy panels .........3-10

General

Along with the change to an aluminium roof, important roof replacement details have been specified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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