ROCKER OUTER PANEL(for 5 Door) CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS



  1. Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficient weld strength. (When repairing this model)

    *a: When welding 2 panels together including 980 MPa ultra high strength steel.

    Spot weld Pressure 2940 N (300 kgf, 661 lbf)
    Weld current 10000 A
    Weld time 18 Cyc. (0.30 Sec.)
    Plug weld Plug diameter 10 mm (0.39 in.)
    Wire type AWS A5.18 ER70S-3
    Shield gas Metal active gas

    *b: When welding more than 3 panels together including 980 MPa ultra high strength steel. (When plug welding a panel to the welded panels with the weld condition above.)

    Plug weld Plug diameter Same as the standard method (See the introduction)
    Wire type AWS A5.18 ER70S-3
    Shield gas Metal active gas

    Tech Tips

    Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding. Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.


  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B001C30 Remove Weld Points
    B001C1V Cut and Join Location
    B001C6F Cut Location for Supply Parts

      REMOVAL POINT

    1. Do not butt weld or heat repair because the heat decreases the strength of areas where ultra high strength steel is used. (See the introduction)

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  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    B001C57 Plug Weld
    B001C5R Butt Weld

      INSTALLATION POINT

    1. Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.

    2. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)

    3. Follow the welding conditions when welding point *b to assure sufficient weld strength. (See the introduction)

    4. After welding, apply body sealer to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)

    5. After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.

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