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 Models for Europe *B Except Models for Europe
        A00YYCW Anti-corrosion Sheet Steel - -

    2. Anti-chipping Application and Rust-resistant Performance


      1. Wax is applied to the edge of the door lower portion, door hinge, fuel filler lid hinge, and the hemmed portions of the hood panel and luggage compartment door panel sub-assembly to improve rust-resistant performance.

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        *1 Hood Panel *2 Front Door Panel Outer
        *3 Rear Door Panel Outer *4 Back Door Panel Outside
        *5 Side Panel Outer *6 Door Hinge
        *7 Fuel Filler Opening Lid Assembly - -
        *a A - A Cross Section *b View from B
        *c View from C *d Body Wax
        *e Hinge Wax *f Stone Guard Coat

      2. 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.

        Figure 1. Under Coat (Models without Rear Wheel House Liner)

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        *a Edge Seal *b Right Hand Side
        *c Left Hand Side - -
        A00YYCW Under Coating Area - -

        Figure 2. Under Coat (Models with Rear Wheel House Liner)

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        *a Edge Seal *b Right Hand Side
        *c Left Hand Side - -
        A00YYCW Under Coating Area - -