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SECTION 18: BODY
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CONTENTS
1 VEHICLE EXTERIOR VIEW .....................................................................................5
2 VEHICLE STRUCTURE............................................................................................6
3 VEHICLE EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE.................................................................... 6
3.1 CORROSION PREVENTION .................................................................................................................6
3.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..............................................................................................7
3.3 RUST INHIBITOR APPLICATION ...........................................................................................................7
4 COMMON FIBERGLASS REPAIR PROCEDURE ................................................. 12
4.1 REPAIR USING FIBERGLASS CLOTH..................................................................................................12
4.2 REPAIR USING FIBERGLASS PASTE..................................................................................................12
4.3 TYPICAL FIBERGLASS REPAIR PROCEDURE ......................................................................................13
5 COMMON PAINTING PROCEDURE...................................................................... 14
5.1 NEW PAINT CARE ...........................................................................................................................14
5.2 PAINT TOUCHUP .............................................................................................................................14
5.3 PAINTING........................................................................................................................................15
5.3.1 Safety ....................................................................................................................................15
5.3.2 Surface Preparation And Paint Application...........................................................................15
6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................16
7 ZONE 1 ................................................................................................................... 16
7.1 FRONT BUMPER..............................................................................................................................16
7.2 FRONT CREST ................................................................................................................................17
7.3 HEADLIGHTS...................................................................................................................................17
7.4 REAR VIEW MIRRORS (RAMCO).......................................................................................................18
7.4.1 Adjustment.............................................................................................................................18
7.4.2 Disassembly..........................................................................................................................18
7.4.3 Assembly...............................................................................................................................18
7.4.4 Replacement of Mirror Glass ................................................................................................18
7.4.5 Heated / Remote Controlled Rear View Mirrors....................................................................18
7.5 WINDSHIELD WIPERS ......................................................................................................................19
7.6 WINDSHIELD ...................................................................................................................................19
7.6.1 Windshield Installation...........................................................................................................19
7.7 ENTRANCE DOOR............................................................................................................................20
7.7.1 Operation...............................................................................................................................21
7.7.2 Emergency Exit Valves .........................................................................................................22
7.7.3 Door Cycle Speed Adjustment..............................................................................................22
7.7.4 Horizontal And Vertical Adjustment.......................................................................................23
7.7.5 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................24
7.7.6 Lubrication.............................................................................................................................25
7.7.7 Entrance Door Body Panel and Window...............................................................................25
7.7.8 Front Electrical & Service Compartment Door Body Panel and Window..............................28
7.7.9 Upper Lateral Window...........................................................................................................31
7.7.10 Front Cap...............................................................................................................................34
8 ZONE 2 ................................................................................................................... 35
8.1 LATERAL FIXED WINDOW.................................................................................................................35