Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 36

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PANEL REPAIR CAUTION

1. Take care when respraying the original part to cover the theft 

protection label with masking tape prior to respraying. In 
addition, remember to peel off the masking tape after 
completion of the respray.

2. Because theft protection labels on the supplementary parts 

are covered with masking tape already, they can be 
resprayed just as they are.

3. Take care not to peel off the theft protection labels from 

either the original or the supplementary parts.

HOW TO PEEL OFF THE SURFACE MASKING 
FILM FROM THE THEFT-PROTECTION LABEL

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the paint surface or the label 
itself.
1. Using a sharp knife at the corner of the label surface, lift up 

the masking film only.

2. Grasp the masking film and peel it all off.
NOTE: If the masking film tears, repeat from step 1. Use the 
knife, however, to lift the opposite corner of the label, rather 
than trying to continue peeling from the place where it tore.

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ATTACHMENT OF SILENCERS

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Silencers (petroleum-asphalt sheets) are attached to 
the upper surface of the floor and at the interior side 
of the dash panel in order to absorb vibrations and 
shut out exhaust gas heat. If these silencers are 
peeled off in the course of replacement or repair of a 

welded panel, cut and attach replacement material 
(in the shape shown in the figure). For detailed infor-
mation concerning the locations where silencers are 
to be attached for individual models, refer to the 
manual for that model.

1. Heat the "silencer layer" (petroleum-asphalt sheet) with a 

blow drier to soften it.

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DASH PANEL INTERIOR SIDE

Thickness: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in) (two 1.6 mm (0.06 in) silencers overlapped)

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2. Align the silencer layer in the position where it is to be 

installed, and then press it down with a roller or a block of 
wood so that it adheres well.
NOTE: An infrared light can also be used to heat both the 
silencer layer and the body panels (be sure to wear gloves).

POSITIONING DIMENSIONS FOR OPENINGS

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When replacing the panel of the opening of the front 
pillar, center pillar and other openings, make a point 
to securely bite the poltapower, etc. so the position of 
the opening is not off-center. Upon assembling, 
adjust the opening dimensions to the standard speci-
fications and then weld.

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STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SHEET METAL WORK

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REPAIRS USING A HAMMER AND DOLLY

It a damaged external panel, etc., can be reused, the 
usual way to repair it is by using a hammer and dolly 
to hammer out the damaged area. The following 
describes these repair procedures.

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1. Check whether or not there is foreign material (mud, etc.) on 

the panel surface. If so, clean it away.

CAUTION

The surface of the hammer and dolly must be free of scars, 
etc.
2. Select the appropriate hammer and dolly to be used 

according to the panel shape.

CAUTION

Care should be taken, as far as possible, not to permit the 
panel plates to become elongated.
3. Use the hammer and dolly to repair the dents and other 

uneven surfaces of the panel.

(1) First repair the larger areas of damage so that they are as 

close as possible to the original condition before the 
damage occurred.

(2) Next repair the areas of moderate damage.
(3) Finally, smooth the surface out.

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