Overview I-5
Efficient Replacement of Body Panels
Efficient disassembly of body panels
Measurement of body
Before the disassembly or rough cutting, firstly
measure the damaged body portions and their
surroundings as per the standard reference sizes.
Upon detection of deformation, conduct initial
correction with frame repair device.
Guard against body deformation
Disassemble with fixtures or jack and reinforce
the portions to be roughly cut and their
surroundings, in order to prevent body
deformation.
Selection of cutting and welding portions
For the parts impossible for complete
replacement, adopt the cutting and welding
methods and operate with cautions. To cut the
portions without reinforcement ribs, select the
locations yielding to minimum welding
deformation for cutting.
Disassembly of connected parts
While disassembling the connected parts, protect
the insertion strips, trims, and parts with pipes.
Rough cutting of damaged panels
Ensure that there is no damaged part due to heat
near or in the opposite side of this part. (such as
pipe hoses and wire harnesses)
Leave overlapping parts of 30~50mm
(1.18~1.97in) at the cutting and connecting
portions and then roughly cut the damaged body
panels.
