With the radiator side support and front body pillar lower gusset removed.
REMOVAL
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Remove Weld Points |
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Remove Weld Points |
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Remove Weld Points |
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Cut with Disc Sander etc. |
REMOVAL POINT
*a in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.
Roughly cut open the panel so that the adhesive can be reached. Cut through the adhesive with a cut chisel to remove the panel.
Tech Tips
In cases where the adhesive cannot be removed with a cut chisel, heat the adhesive with an industrial heater gun or gas burner taking care not to cause panel deformation by overheating.
INSTALLATION
| Symbol Meaning | |
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Plug Weld |
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Plug Weld |
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Plug Weld |
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Fillet Weld |
INSTALLATION POINT
Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.
Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)
When welding *a, make a hole on a new part for plug welding and weld the panel with the panel behind completely.
Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *b in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.
Apply enough adhesive to the panels.
Make sure to attach correctly in accordance with the body dimension diagram as this part affects the front wheel alignment.
After welding, apply body sealer and undercoating to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)
After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.
| *1 | FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY | - | - |
| *c | 8 mm (0.31 in.) | - | - |