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6–10 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER NUBIRA/LACETTI
3–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Rear and trunk trims.
S Rear combination lamps and wiring harness.
S Rear bumper and related parts.
S Rear seat and rear seat belt.
S Chassis and fuel parts.
S Other related parts.
CAUTION : Do not smoke while working near the
fuel system. Keep open flame away from the fuel
system. If necessary, remove the fuel tank and off
lines.
2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approxi-
mately the original shape.
S Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the
underbody clamps at the four designated support 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
side outer panel, side inner panel and wheelhouse inner.
Note : Check the rear door locking and unlocking condi-
tion.
3. Cut and pry off the side panel outer.
S Cut at the rear pillar and side outer(rear side of frame
door opening) along the bold lines as shown with a hand-
saw and snips carefully.
Fig. 12
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear
panel, side panel inner and arch area.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets on the rear side outer panel.
Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to
the side panel inner and rear panel themselves.
S Cut the panel from the body with an air chisel, leaving the
welding flanges at the side inner panel, wheelhouse in-
ner and back panel intact.S Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds
with a hammer, dolly and disc sander.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
Fig. 13
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 Sand off the paint and undercoat from both sides of the
flange to be welded.
5. Set the new side panel outer.
S Cut the new side panel outer so it will overlap by
30mm(1.18in.) in the frame door opening area with a
hand saw.
Fig. 14
S Grind both sides of the welding section of the prepared
side panel outer with a disk sander to remove the paint
and expose the steel plate.
S Clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.
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6–12 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER NUBIRA/LACETTI
Fig. 1813. Install the related parts.
S Clean the passengers compartment.
S Wiring harness and related parts.
S Seat belt assembly and carpet.
S Trims and weather strips.
S Door and others.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
14. Check and adjust.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the door locking and unlocking condition.
S Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.
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NUBIRA/LACETTI FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7–3
2. HOOD
2–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
2. Remove the hood.
S Remove the hood mounting bolts from two hinge bows.
Fig. 3
3. Preparation of the new hood.
S Preparation of the new hood and check damaged areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
S Read 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.
.
5. Preinstall the hood.
S Fasten to the hood hinges bows at two places with four
bolts, carefully.
Fig. 4
S Close the hood and check the front and rear clearancesand level difference of hood. fender and head lamps.
Fig. 5
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
8. Check and adjust.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the hood locking and unlocking condition.
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7–4 FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID NUBIRA/LACETTI
3. TAILGATE (HATCHBACK)
3–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Wiring harness.
S Rear wiper arm and motor.
S Rear window glass.
S Lock set, latch and others.
.
2. Remove the tailgate.
S Remove the tailgate mounting bolts from two hinge
bows.
Fig. 6
3. Preparation of the new tailgate.
S Preparation of the new tailgate and check damaged
areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and approriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
5. Preinstall the tailgate.
S Fasten to the tailgate hinges at two places with four
bolts, carefully.
S Install bumper.
S Close the tailgate and check the clearances and level
difference of tailgate, side panel outers and rear com-
bination lamps.Fig. 7
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Wiring harness and solenoid valve.
S Lock set, latches and linkages.
S Install the rear window glass.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
8. Check and adjust.
S Clean the luggage compartment.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the luggage locking and unlocking condition.
S Check for water leaks in the luggage compartment.
S Check the rear glass demist operation.
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NUBIRA/LACETTI FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7–5
4. TRUNK LID (NOTCHBACK)
4–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Wiring harness and solenoid valve.
S Lock set, latch set and others.
.
2. Remove the trunk lid.
S Remove the trunk lid mounting bolts from two hinge
bows.
Fig. 8
3. Preparation of the new trunk lid.
S Preparation of the new trunk lid and check damaged
areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read
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.
5. Preinstall the trunk lid.
S Fasten to the trunk lid hinges bows at two places with
four bolts, carefully.
S Install bumper.
Fig. 9
S Close the trunk lid and check the clearances and level
difference of trunk lid, side panel outers and rear com-
bination lamps.
Fig. 10
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Washer hose and nozzles.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
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7–6 FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID NUBIRA/LACETTI
8. Check and adjust.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the hood locking and unlocking condition.
S Check spary conditions of washer liquid and adjust
washer spray nozzels on the hood panel.
.