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Component to be alignedSection of repair manual for
relevant model
Front WheelsSuspension and Axle (SA) section
Rear WheelsSuspension and Axle (SA) section
Plopeller ShaftPropeller Shaft (PR) section
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the SRS has deployed.
The connectors to the airbag sensor assembly should be connected or disconnected with the sensor
mounted on the floor. If the connectors are connected or disconnected while the airbag sensor as-
sembly is not mounted to the floor, it could cause undesired ignition of the supplemental restraint sys-
tem.
Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, even if only loosening the
set bolts of the airbag sensor assembly.
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
The SRS wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire harness assembly and floor wire harness as-
sembly. The wires for the SRS wire harness are encased in a yellow corrugated tube. All the connec-
tors for the system are also a standard yellow color. If the SRS wire harness becomes disconnected
or the connector becomes broken due to an accident, etc., repair or replace it as shown on page.
2. BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake system is one of the most important safety components. Always follow the directions and
notes given in section BR of the repair manual for the relevant model year when handling brake sys-
tem parts.
NOTICE: When repairing the brake master cylinder or TRAC system, bleed the air out of the TRAC
system.
3. DRIVE TRAIN AND CHASSIS
The drive train and chassis are components that can have great effects on the running performance
and vibration resistance of the vehicle. After installing components in the sections listed in the table
below, perform alignments to ensure correct mounting angles and dimensions. Particularly accurate
repair of the body must also be done to ensure correct alignment.
HINT: Correct procedures and special tools are required for alignment. Always follow the directions
given in the repair manual for the relevant model during alignment and section Dl of this manual.
4. COMPONENTS ADJACENT TO THE BODY PANELS
Various types of component parts are mounted directly on or adjacently to the body panels. Strictly ob-
serve the following precautions to prevent damaging these components and the body panels during
handling.
Before repairing the body panels, remove their components or apply protective covers over the com-
ponents.
Before prying components off using a screwdriver or a scraper, etc., attach protective tape to the tool
tip or blade to prevent damaging the components and the body paint.
Before removing components from the outer surface of the body, attach protective tape to the body
to ensure no damage to painted areas.
HINT: Apply touch-up paint to any damaged paint surfaces.
Before drilling or cutting sections, make sure that there are no wires, etc. on the reverse side.
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Lift-Up Type Swing Type: High Strength Sheet Steel
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) PARTS
Generally, High-Strength Steel (HSS) is that which has an intensity value of at 35 kgf/mm2 (343 MPa), and
distinguished from mild steel.
The handling of HSS is the same as for mild steel, but the following should be observed.
1. Panel Hammering: Because HSS is thinner than mild steel, care should be taken to avoid warping dur-
ing hammering operations.
2. Removing Spot Welds: Because HSS is tougher than mild steel, damage will occur more easily to a
regular drill. Therefore, an HSS Spot Cutter is recommended.
Also, use a high-torque drill at low speed, and supply grinding oil to the drill use.
3. Panel welding: Panel welding procedures for HSS are exactly the same as for mild steel. Plug welding
should be done with MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder. Do not gas weld or braze panels at areas other than
specified.
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mm in.
150
2505.91
9.84
QUARTER PANEL (CUT)
Replacement Parts
QUARTER PANEL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Each repair method description provided in Section RE of this manual comprises two pages, divided into 2
blocks (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION) and includes illustrations to facilitate body repair.
BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT
RE-28
REMOVALCut and Join Location
Cut and Join Location
150 mm
250 mm
[Cut and Join Location]
Cut and Join
Location
(Cut Location for
Supply Parts)
[Cut and Join Locations]
1. Cut and join the parts at the locations as shown
above.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND METHOD
(CUT)
Replacement method
(ASSY) Assembly replacement. . . . . . .
(CUT) Major cutting (less than 1/2 of parks used). . . . . . . .
(CUT-H) Half cutting (about 1/2 of parks used). . . . . .
(CUT-P) Partial cutting (most of parts used). . . . . .
PARTS LOCATION
REMOVAL DIAGRAM
Describes in detail removal of the damaged parts involving repair by cutting.
REMOVAL GUIDE
Provides additional information to more efficiently help you perform the removal.
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mmin,
50.20RE-29 BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATIONButt Weld
Butt Weld
Foamed Material
Application Areas
Body Sealer
Butt Weld
Body Sealer
about 5 mm
2. Temporarily install the new parts and check the
fit of the rear door, back door, tail gate and rear
combination light.
3. After installing the new parts, apply foamed ma-
terials. 1. Before temporarily installing the new parts,
apply body sealer to the wheel arch.
HINT:
1) Apply body sealer about 5 mm (0.20 in.) from
the flange, avoiding any oozing.
2) Apply sealer evenly, about 3 - 4 mm (0.12 -
0.16 in.) in diameter.
3) For other sealing points, refer to section AR.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Describes in detail installation of the new parts involving repair by welding and/or cutting, but exclud-
ing painting.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Provides additional information to more efficiently help you perform the installation.
SYMBOLS
See page IN-4.
ILLUSTRATION of WELD POINTS
Weld method and panel position symbols.
See page IN-5.
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Parts Name
Code
Radiator Grille
ABS
Front Bumper Cover
TSOP
Fog Light
PC/PP
Front Turn Signal Light
PMMA/PC/AAS
Side Turn Signal Light
SAN/AAS
Cowl Top Ventirator Louver
TSOP
Outer Rear View Mirror
ABS
Outside Moulding (Fender, Front & Rear Door, Quarter)
TSOP
Outside Handle (Front & Rear Door)
PC
Rocker Panel Moulding
TSOP
Side Door Step Plate Cover (Front, Rear)
PP
Quarter Ventirator Louver
PPO/PA
Rear Combination Light
PMMA/PP/AAS
Rear Light
PMMA/PP
Back Door Outside Moulding
TSOP
License Plate Light
PC
License Plate Light Cover
AAS
Back Door Outside Handle
POM
Rear Bumper Cover
TSOP
Reflex Refrector
PMMA/ABS
Rear Fog Light
PC/PP
Outer Under Rear View Mirror
PC/PBT
Roof Moulding
PVC
LOCATION OF PLASTIC BODY PARTS
HINT:
wResin material differs with model.
/ Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
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Cutting toolNote
Aluminum-Rivet
Steel-Rivet
T-Rivet with
f6.4 mm
f6.4 mmf6.5 mm f4.8 mmf5 mm f4 mmf4 mm Rivet sizeBlade size
Drill bladeCutting can be done with drill blade or
rivet cutter for an aluminum-rivet with
f4.8 mm.
When a rivet cutter is used for an
aluminum-rivet (except f4.8 mm), a
steel-rivet, or a Trivet with f6.4 mm, it
is possible that the drill will spin abnor-
mally damaging the rivet hole and
breaking the rivet cutter.
Waterproof special-Rivet
with
f4.0 mmDrill blade with f4.0 mm
Aluminum-Rivet
with
f4.8 mm
Waterproof-Rivet
with
f4.8 mm or f6.0 mmRivet Cutter (P/N 09060-60350)When a ordinary cutter is used for a
waterproof-rivet with f4.8 mm or f6.0
mm, the rivet can not be cut as it spins
with the cutter. Aluminum-RivetSteel-RivetWaterproof-RivetT-Rivet
External Appearance
Inner Outer After installation Before installation
Outer
Inner After installation Before installation
Inner
Outer After installationBefore installation
Waterproof Seal
Outer Inner After installationBefore installation
Mandrel
Charac-
teristics
Small nonwaterproof
rivet
No magnetic
adherenceSmall nonwaterproof
rivet
Magnetic adherenceSmall waterproof
rivet
Waterproof sealLarge waterproof rivet
Mandrel sticks out
after installation fX mm
Rivet Size FlangeMandrel
RIVET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PARTS NAME AND VARIETY OF RIVET
RIVET REMOVAL
1. SELECTION OF CUTTING TOOL
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Continue drilling until taking awayTapeTapeDrill 5 mm (0.20 in.)Vacuum Hose MandrelPonch (
f5 mm)
2. RIVET REMOVAL
(1) T-Rivet with f6.4 mm:
Using a ponch with f5 mm, stamp out the mandrel.
(2) Put tape around the drill blade 5 mm (0.20 in.) from
the tip or insert a vacuum hose.
NOTE: Use of tape or a vacuum hose prevents damage
to the rivet hole.
(3) Attach the drill blade or a rivet cutter to the drill.
(4) Gently and vertically put the drill to the rivet, and cut the
rivets flange.
NOTE:
While upward drilling, wear a protective glasses.
If a drill is strongly pushed deeply in to a rivet, the
rivet can't be cut as it spins together with the drill.
Prizing the hole with a drill can lead to damage to
the rivet hole or the breaking of the rivet cutter.
Take care as the cut rivet is hot.
(5) Aluminum-Rivet and Waterproof-Rivet with f4.8 mm
or f6.0 mm:
Even if flange is taken off, continue drilling and push
out remaining fragments with the drill.
(6) Steel-Rivet:
If the flange is taken off, stop drilling and pull out the
remaining fragments with a pliers.
(7) T-Rivet with f6.4 mm:
If the flange is taken off, stop drilling and push out the
remaining fragments with a punch with f5 mm or pull
out the remaining fragments with pliers.
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Parts
NameParts
NumberColorRivet type
Nose piece
No. 109050
-02020Silver
f4.0 mm Aluminumf4.0 mm Steelf4.8 mm Waterproof
Nose piece
No. 209050
-02030Copper
f4.8 mm Aluminumf4.8 mm Steel
Nose piece
No. 309050
-02040Black
f6.4 mm T-Rivet
Nose piece
No. 409050
-02050Black
f4.0 mm Waterproof
Special Nose Piece Air Riveter (P/N 09050 - 20010)Nose Piece Hand Riveter
ItemInstallation tool
Aluminum-Rivet
Waterproof-Rivet
with
f4.8 mmHand Riveter or Air Riveter
Steel-Rivet
Waterproof-Rivet
with
f6.0 mm
T-Rivet with f6.4 mmAir Riveter
Nose Piece
RIVET INSTALLATION
1. RIVET INSTALLATION
(1) Apply touch-up paint at the area.
(2) Select an installation tool.
(3) Select the smallest a nosepiece possible for a rivets
mandrel.
NOTE: Wrong selection of a nose piece may cause
the riveter to be damaged or bad tightening.
Nose piece of Air Riveter
(4) Insert the nosepiece to the riveter and then the man-
drel of the new rivet into the nose piece
(5) Vertically insert the rivet into a hole and keep place it
strongly.
NOTE:
If the tip of the rivet is not deformed or the
mandrel is not cut, repeat process (5) again.
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