2004 DAEWOO LACETTI Lamp

BODY FRONT END 9R – 9
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
6. Install the front fascia to its original position.
7. Install the bolts securing the front fascia to the
fender.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia–to–fender bolts to 2.5 NSm
(22 lb–in).
8. Install the front headlamp to its original position.
9. Install the front wheel well splash shield. Refer to
”Front Wheel Well Splash Shield” in this section.

1–12 GENERAL INFORMATIONNUBIRA/LACETTI
10. BODY REPAIR PROCEDURES
No.OperationProcedureRemarks
1InspectionInspect the damaged parts and the extent of damage and make
plans for the repair..
2PreparationPrepare the new parts, special repair tools and others..
3RemovalRemove the related parts for repair..
4Pull outRoughly pull out and straighten the damaged areas..
5Cut and pry offCut off the damaged areas and drills on the spot weld nuggets
and pry off the remaining spot weld flanges..
6Peel offPeel off the undercoat and sealer..
7MoldingMold damaged areas and even out the welding flanges and fill
any holes..
8Set the new partsGrind both sides of the welding section and set the new parts
and tack welds for temporary installation..
9InspectionInspect the dimensions for correct position and preinstall the ex-
terior parts and check the clearances and level differences..
10WeldingPerform a trial welding and the main welding..
11FinishFinish the welding areas and even out the flanges for a close fit..
12SealingApply the sealer to the matching and over lapped surface..
13UndercoatingApply the undercoat to the required areas..
14PaintingApply the paint..
15DeadnerApply the deadner to the designated areas..
16Anti–rust agentsCoating the anti–rust agents to the designated areas..
17InstallationInstall the related parts and rub in grease to the moving parts and
replenish the cooling liquid, oil, aircon gas and others..
18Check and adjustCheck all operations, wheel alignments, leaks, head lamp aim
and others with the specified check sheet..

NUBIRA/LACETTI PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2–5
3. CORRECTION OF THE DAMAGED
AREAS Set the frame corrector on the car body.
S The side frame is to allow reshaping by pulling it out.
S Use the horizontal pinch welds for anchoring the car.
.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 S Apply load to the damaged section and pull it out until the
section is almost restored to the original shape.
Underbody Clamp Specifications
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Standard typeC–typeU–type
Frame
correctors
S Dataliner
S Car–o–liner
S Celette
S Flex–o–liner
S etc.S Korek
S Auto pole
S etc.S U–Base
S Pro–Tec
S etc.

4–2 FRONTNUBIRA/LACETTI
1. FRONT PANEL
1–1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
.
The front panel is joined to the front wheelhouse and
front longitudinal. It forms the base for the headlampsand other parts and maintains the rigidity of the front
section of the body. Pay particular attention to twists
and parallelism and check mounting of related parts
when welding.
.
Fig. 1 Front Welding Assembly

NUBIRA/LACETTIFRONT 4–3
1–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Hood, radiator grill and front bumper.
S Head lamps and fender.
S Engine, radiator and related parts.
S Aircon condenser and related parts.
S Others.
Fig. 2
2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area.
S Check the damage to the front wheelhouse and front
longitudinal before removing the front panel. Use the
frame straightener to roughly pull out and repair the
damaged front panel before removing the front panel.
Note : Check the fit of the door, taking care not to pull
the damaged area out more than necessary.
S Use the horizontal pinch weld clamps and attach the car
to the frame straightener at the clamping points secure-
ly.
3. Keep the body, level.
S Jack up the body, and place safety stands at the four
designated places of the frame door opening.
4. Cut and pry off the front panel.
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets on the front wheel house and longitudinal.
Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to
the front wheelhouse and longitudinal themselves.
S Cut off the front panel with an air chisel, leaving the weld-
ing flanges intact.
S Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds
with disc sander.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
Fig. 3
5. Mold damaged related parts.
S Use a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the
front wheelhouse and longitudinal.
S Even out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly.
S Fill any holes drilled by welding.
Fig. 4
6. Set the front panel.
S Grind both sides of the welding section of the front panel
with a sander to remove the paint and expose the steel
plate.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
S Clamp both the right and left sides with the vise grips as
shown.
S Weld the clamped sections for temporary installation.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.

4–4 FRONTNUBIRA/LACETTI
Fig. 5
Note : Make sure that the right and left front panels are
in line with each others.
7. Measure the front compartment diagonally.
S Measure the front compartment diagonally with a track-
ing gauge or convex rule as shown to check it for twisting
or bending.
S Temporarily assemble the fender, head lamps and hood,
then check the clearances and level differences.
Fig. 6
8. Perform the main welding.
S Spot weld the front panel as shown.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
S Perform a trial welding first, and check the weldng condi-
tion.
S Increase the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot
welded.
Fig. 7
9. Finish the welding areas.
S Use a hammer and dolly to even out the front wheel-
house and longitudinal flanges for a close fit with the sur-
face of the front panel.
10. Apply the undercoat.
S Undercoat to the damaged areas of front wheelhouse
and longitudinal if necessary.
11. Apply the paint.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Rear
the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
12. Coating the anti–rust agents.
S Coating the anti–rust agents to the end of front panel
side and the door hinge areas.
Fig. 8
13. Install the related parts.
S Engine, radiator and related parts.

NUBIRA/LACETTIFRONT 4–5
S Aircon condenser and related parts.
S Head lamps and fenders.
S Hood, radiator grill, and bumper.
S Others
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
Note : After install the all related parts, rub in grease to
the moving parts and replenish cooling liquid, break oil,
aircon gas and others.
14. Check and adjust
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the hood locking and unlocking condition.
S Adjust the head lamp aim.
S Check all operation.
S Check for gas, oil and liquid leaks.
Note : Use specified check sheet for operation check
properly.

NUBIRA/LACETTIFRONT 4–7
2–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Parts on passenger side of dash panel lower which are
especially flammable.
S Instrument panel, wiring harness, related parts and oth-
ers.
2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area to
approximately the original shape.
S Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the
underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch weld points.
S Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull them out
so that they are restored to the original shape.
S Do not pull out more than necessary.
S Pull out and straighten the damaged areas of the rear
wheelhouse and dash panel lower, front filar and other
parts.
Note : Check the condition of the door and hinges.
Fig. 10
3. Remove the brace wheelhouse.
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets on the brace wheelhouse.
S Remove the MIG weld areas with a disc sander.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
Fig. 11
S Using a chisel, pry off the welded flange from the front
body puller and wheelhouse.
4. Peel off the undercoat and sealer.
S Heat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of
the wheelhouse and longitudinal with a gas torch and
peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel spatula.
5. Cut and pry off the front wheelhouse.
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the longi-
tudinal and rear wheelhouse.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets on the center punched areas.
S Cut off the front wheelhouse with an air chisel, leaving
the welding flanges intact.
S Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds
with disc sander.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or
grindng.