PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 18: BODY
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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CONTENTS
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SECTION CHANGE LOG.................................................................................................................................... 3
2 TORQUE TABLES ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3 VEHICLE EXTERIOR .......................................................................................................................................... 6
4 VEHICLE JACKING POINTS ............................................................................................................................... 7
5 TOWING THE VEHICLE .................................................................................................................................... 7
6 VEHICLE STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................................... 7
7 VEHICLE EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 7
7.1 CORROSION PREVENTION .............................................................................................................................. 7
7.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 9
7.3 RUST INHIBITOR APPLICATION ..................................................................................................................... 10
8 COMMON FIBERGLASS REPAIR PROCEDURE ................................................................................................. 15
8.1 REPAIR USING FIBERGLASS CLOTH ............................................................................................................... 15
8.2 REPAIR USING FIBERGLASS PASTE ................................................................................................................ 16
8.3 TYPICAL FIBERGLASS REPAIR PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 16
9 COMMON PAINTING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................ 17
9.1 NEW PAINT CARE ......................................................................................................................................... 17
9.2 PAINT TOUCHUP .......................................................................................................................................... 18
9.3 PAINTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.3.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.3.2 Surface Preparation and Paint Application .......................................................................................... 18
10 COACH EXTERIOR FINISHING AND BODY REPAIR ...................................................................................... 20
10.1 ZONE 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
10.1.1 Front Bumper ....................................................................................................................................... 22
10.1.2 Headlights ............................................................................................................................................ 23
10.1.3 Rear View Mirrors ................................................................................................................................ 23
10.1.4 Windshield Wipers ............................................................................................................................... 25
10.1.5 Windshield ........................................................................................................................................... 25
10.1.6 Entrance Door ...................................................................................................................................... 32
10.1.7 Front Service Compartment Door ........................................................................................................ 39
10.1.8 Front Cap.............................................................................................................................................. 44
10.2 ZONE 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
10.2.1 Side Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 45
10.2.2 Emergency Exit Windows ..................................................................................................................... 45
10.2.3 Roof Escape Hatch ............................................................................................................................... 47
10.3 ZONE 3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 49
10.3.1 Rear Cap ............................................................................................................................................... 49
10.3.2 Engine Compartment Door .................................................................................................................. 49

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in