Hyundai i30 / Elantra Neos. Body repair manual - part 26

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

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3.

MIG plug weld all holes and MIG lap weld seams.

4.

Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residue.

5.

After removing, apply the welding primer.

6.

Transcribe the cutlines to the new side outer panel,
adding 30mm overlap to each end and cut to length.

7.

Drill 8mm holes in overlap areas and along center pillar
outer panel flanges.

8.

Fit and clamp the new center pillar outer panel in place
for welding.

9.

Measure each measurement point (Refer to the  BODY
DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.

10. Check the fit of the front and rear doors.

11. Reinstall center pillar outer panel.

12. Apply body filler to the outer center pillar seam. Sand

and finish.

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BEDBP6513B

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BODY  PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

16. Reattach the cut away center pillar outer panel section,

then MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld seams.

17. Clean all welds with a disc grinder.

13. MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld seams.

14. Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residue.

15. After removing, apply the welding primer.

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

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18. Apply the two-part epoxy primer to the interior of the

center pillar.

19. Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the welded parts and

interior of the center pillar (Refer to the CORROSION
PROTECTION).

20. Prepare exterior surfaces for priming, using wax and

grease remover.

21. Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.

22. Apply conversion coating and water rinse.

23. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.

24. Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints carefully

(Refer to the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).

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BEDBP6513D

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BODY  PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

QUARTER PANEL

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WELDING POINTS

50mm

50mm

50mm

Laser welding

MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

MIG lap welding