BODY STRUCTURE


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Anti-corrosion Sheet Steel


      1. Anti-corrosion sheet steel is used as in the following illustration:

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        *a Anti-corrosion Sheet Steel - -

    2. Anti-chipping Application and Rust-resistant Performance


      1. A side step protects the paint on the outer panels from flying stones and road debris and an arch protector is used to protect the arch portion of the rear wheelhouse.

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        *1 Side Step *2 Arch Protector
        *a A - A Cross Section *b B - B Cross Section

      2. PVC anti-chipping coating and soft anti-chipping primer are applied to various parts of the body to help prevent rust.

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        *1 Door Panel *2 Hood Panel
        *a A - A Cross Section *b PVC Anti-chipping Coating
        *c Soft Anti-chipping Primer - -

      3. Wax is applied to the front of the hood, the edge of the door lower portion, the door hinge and the fuel filler lid hinge to improve rust-resistant performance. Sealer is applied to the hemmed portions of the hood panel and door panels.

      4. Under coating is applied to the under side of the body, inside the wheel housing and other parts that are susceptible to stone chipping damage, thus improving the rust-resistant performance of these areas.

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        *1 Edge Seal - -
        *a Rear Wheel House *b Under Coating Area
        *c Under Coating Area (Thick Coating) - -