NUBIRA/LACETTI FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–3
1–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Doors.
S Weather strips, pillar trims and related parts.
S Carpet.
S Seat belt assembly
S Door switch and wiring harness.
S Fuel pipe and brake oil pipe.
S Other related parts.
Note : Pull out and straighten the damaged area to
approximately the original shape.
2. Remove the related parts.
S Damage may extend to the inner roof frame, the inner
frame door opening and the floor. Determine the extent
of the damage first, so the frame can be pulled out prop-
erly.
Note : Use heat–resistant protective cover for protect
painting areas, seats, carpets and other parts.
S Pull out and straighten the damaged areas.
S Do not pull out more than necessary.
3. Cut and pry off the frame door opening.
S Check the damage on the frame door opening, then cut
the new frame door opening so it will overlap by
30mm(1.18in.) in the pillar, front and rear.
S Cut the damaged area with a hand saw along the bold
line as shown.
Note : Be careful not to cut the inner panel. This could
result in extensive repair.
Fig. 2
S If the damage involves part of the center pillar, cut them
as shown.
Fig. 3
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the
welded flange.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets.
Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to
the inner panel..
S Pry off the frame door opening panel with an air chisel,
leaving the welding flanges intact.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
4. Mold damaged related parts.
S Fill any holes drilled by welding.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
S Use a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the
remaining inner panel and even out the welding flanges.
S Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds
with disc sander.
S Sand off the paint and undercoat from both sides of the
flange to be welded.
5. Set the new frame door opening.
S Grind both sides of the welding section of the prepared
frame door opening part with a disk sander to remove
the paint and expose the steel plate.
S Clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.
S Tack weld the clamped section for temporary installa-
tion.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
