Hyundai Elantra Neos / Hyundai i30. Manual - part 24

BP-32

BODY  PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

7.

Clean cut portions with a disc grinder.

8.

After removing, apply the welding primer.

4.

Cut the side sill outer panel along the cutlines.

When cutting the side sill outer panel, be careful not to
cut mating flanges.

5.

Drill out all spotwelds, attaching the side sill outer panel.

6.

Remove the side sill outer panel.

NOTE

BEDBP6401C

BEDBP6401D

BEDBP6402A

BEDBP6402B

BEDBP6402C

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-33

6.

Clean and prepare all welds and remove all residue.

7.

Apply body filler to the side sill outer seams.

8.

Apply the two-part epoxy primer to the interior of the
side sill.

9.

Apply an anti-corrosion agent to welded parts and
interior of the side sill (Refer to the CORROSION
PROTECTION).

10. Prepare the exterior surfaces for priming, using wax

and grease remover.

11.  Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.

12. Apply conversion coating and water rinse.

13. Apply the two-part epoxy primer.

14. Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints (Refer to

the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).

15.  Reprime over the seam sealer.

INSTALLATION

1.

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

2.

Using service panel for replacement of side sill outer
panel, drill 8mm holes in overlap areas and along upper
and lower flanges.

3.

Fit and clamp the side sill outer panel in place.

4.

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

5.

MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld seams.

BEDBP6401E

BEDBP6401F

BEDBP6401G

BEDBP6401H

BEDBP6401I

BP-34

BODY  PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

CENTER PILLAR

BFDBP6508

WELDING POINTS

A

100mm

100mm

35mm

100mm

35mm

C

B

A

B

C

100mm

Laser welding

MIG plug welding

MIG butt welding

MIG lap welding

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-35

REMOVAL

1.

Before cutting center pillar, be sure to support roof
panel.

2.

Measure and mark the horizontal cutlines on center
pillar outer panel as indicated in the illustration.

3.

Cut center pillar outer panel along the cutlines.

When cutting center pillar outer panel, take care not
to cut through mating flanges or center pillar outer
reinforcement.

4.

Drill out all spotwelds and laser welds, attaching the
center pillar outer panel.

BEDBP6501

NOTE

BFDBP6502

100mm

100mm

BFDBP6502A

BFDBP6502B