BODY STRUCTURE


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Anti-corrosion Sheet Steel


      1. Anti-corrosion sheet steel and aluminum are used as shown in the following illustration:

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        *A Models with Sliding Roof - -
        B004D7Y Aluminum B004DA1 Anti-corrosion Sheet Steel

    2. Anti-chipping Application and Rust-resistant Performance


      1. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) coating is applied to the wheel housings, and other parts that are located where they are susceptible to stone chipping damage, improving the rust-resistance of these areas.

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        *a Front Right Hand Apron *b Rear Right Hand Apron
        *c Front Left Hand Apron *d Rear Left Hand Wheelhouse
        *e Edge Seal - -
        B004DA1 Under Coating Area - -

      2. Chip resistant coating (soft anti-chipping primer) is applied to the leading edge of the hood to help prevent rust.

      3. A large body rocker panel molding assembly and quarter panel protector are used to protect the paint surface from icy snow or gravel and to achieve a high level of rust resistance.

      4. Wax is applied to the edge of the hood panel, door lower portion, door hinge assembly and hood hinge assembly to improve rust-resistant performance.