6–10 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER
• Grind both sides of the welding section of the pre-
pared side panel outer with a disk sander to re-
move the paint and expose the steel plate.
• Clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.
• Tack weld the clamped section for temporary in-
stallation.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
• Remove the vise grips and temporarily install the
trunk lid and doors, then check the clearances,
level differences and outer appearance.
6. Perform the main welding.
• Weld the frame door opening area and pillar at the
butt joints with a gas or MIG welder.
• Spot weld the flanges and wheel arch of the side
panel outer as shown.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
• Perform a trial welding first, and check the weld-
ing condition.
• Increase the number of spot by 20% for areas to
be spot welded.
Fig. 12
7. Finish the welding areas.
• Level the gas or MIG welded areas with a disc
sander, then even out high areas with a hammer
being careful not to deform them.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
• Use a hammer and dolly to even out the spot
welded flanges for a close fit with the surface of
the side panel outer.
• Fill in deformations and level differences of the
welded areas with solder or putty, then finish.
8. Apply the sealer.
• Apply the sealer to the matching surfaces of the
web plate, back panel lower, rear combination
lamp area and side panel outer.
9. Apply the undercoat.
• Undercoat to the rear wheelhouse and designated
rear floor.
10.Apply the paint.
CAUTION
• Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains
substances that are harmful if inhaled or swal-
lowed.
Read the paint label before opening paint con-
tainer.
• Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved res-
pirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate
clothing when painting.
• Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and
keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
11.Coating the anti-rust agents.
• Coating the anti-rust agents to the inside of frame
door opening areas sufficiently.
12.Apply the deadner.
• Apply the deadner to the inside of side panel outer
center.(Left side only)
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