Hyundai Atos: Body Repair Manual - part 18

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MIG butt welding

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Fender apron and front side member (Assembly)

FENDER APRON AND FRONT SIDE MEMBER (ASSEMBLY)

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WELDLING POINTS

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PRO-0070

PRO-0071

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PRO-0080

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Fender apron and front side member (Assembly)

NOTE
Before repairing, remove Engine and Suspension Components.
Refer to the body dimension charts and measure the vehicle to
determine straightening and alignment requirements. The body
must be returned to its original dimension before you begin the
repair procedure.

REMOVAL

1.

Drill out all the spotwelds to separate radiator support  panel from
front side member.

NOTE
When spotwelded portions are not apparent, remove paint
with a rotary wire brush.

2.

Remove the radiator support panel.

3.

Drill out all the spotwelds attaching the front inner lower pillar and
fender apron panel.

NOTE
If it is possible that the cowl side upper outer panel is
reusable, be careful not to damage it while removing.

PRO-0100

PRO-0110

PRO-0120

PRO-0130

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Fender apron and front side member (Assembly)

6.

Using a spotweld cutter, remove the front side member by drilling
out the spotwelds.

7.

Grind and smooth any weld traces which might be left on the
body surface by using an air grinder or similar tool, being careful
not to damage any of the panels which is not to be replaced.

4.

Using a spotweld cutter, drill out all the spotwelds attaching the
fender apron to the dash panel and front side member.

5.

Remove the fender apron panel.

NOTE
If collision damage requires replacement of fender apron
and front side member together, remove both of them at the
same time.

PRO-0160

PRO-0170

PRO-0145

PRO-0140

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Fender apron and front side member (Assembly)

8.

Using a hammer and dolly, correct any flanges that become bent
or deformed when spotwelds are broken.

3.

Temporarily install new parts in place.

4.

Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMEN-
SIONS) and corrcet the installation position.

INSTALLATION

1.

Drill 8 mm holes in the new fender apron and front side member
for MIG plug welding.

2.

Remove paint from both sides of all portions that are to be welded
such as peripheries of MIG plug weld holes.

PRO-0190

PRO-0200

PRO-0210

PRO-0180