WORK NOTICES AND PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS FOR WELDING

  1. REMOVAL OF ADJACENT COMPONENTS

    1. K110072

      To prevent damage to the body and parts, apply protective tape to the body and tools before removing the parts.

      Note:

      If the paint film is damaged, make sure to refinish the paint.

  2. CUTTING WORK

    K110073

    1. When cutting a panel, be careful not to damage the surrounding panels or any panels underneath.

      Note:

      If any panels are damaged, be sure to repair them.

  3. ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BEFORE WELDING

    1. K110074

      Apply welding primer to the contact surfaces of the welding areas to protect them from rust.

      Note:

      Do not apply welding primer outside of the contact surfaces.

  4. WELDING WORK

    1. Standard Number of Welds

      Number of spot welds

      More than 1.3x the number of welds made by the manufacturer

      Number of plug welds

      More than the number of welds made by the manufacturer
    2. K110077C01

      *a

      Old Spot Locations

      *b

      New Spot Locations

      Spot weld locations

      Avoid welding over previously welded areas.

  5. MAKING HOLES FOR PLUG WELDING

    K110078C02

    *a

    Puncher

    1. For areas where a spot welder cannot be used, use a puncher or drill to make holes for plug welding.

      Thickness of Welded Portion

      Diameter of Plug Hole

      Under 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

      Over 5.0 mm (0.20 in.)

      1.0 to 1.6 mm (0.04 to 0.06 in.)

      Over 6.5 mm (0.26 in.)

      1.7 to 2.3 mm (0.07 to 0.09 in.)

      Over 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

      Over 2.4 mm (0.09 in.)

      Over 10 mm (0.39 in.)