NUBIRA/LACETTIFRONT 4–11
3–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Parts to be removed when removing the front panel and
front wheelhouse.
S Parts on passenger side of dash panel lower which are
especially flammable.
S Instrument panel, wiring harness, related parts and oth-
ers.
Note : Remove according to part damaged.
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 Roughly cut off the front longitudinal according to the ex-
tent of damage before roughly pulling out the damage
makes repair of the related parts difficult.
S Do not pull out more than necessary.
Note : Check the condition of the door and hinges.
3. Peel off the undercoat and sealer.
S Heat the undercoat and sealer at the welding areas of
the damaged parts with a gas torch and peel off the un-
dercoat and sealer with a steel spatula.
CAUTION : Be careful not to burn the fittings inside
the passenger compartment when heating.
4. Cut and pry off the front longitudinal.
Note : It’s not necessary to separate the wheelhouse
from the front longitudinal if the wheelhouse is to be re-
placed also.
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the
wheelhouse and other related parts.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets on the center punched areas.
S Cut off the front longitudinal with an air chisel, leaving the
welding flanges intact.
S Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds
with a disc sander.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
Fig. 17
5. 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 Reshape the wheelhouse and other damaged parts and
even out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly.
Fig. 18
6. Cut the new front longitudinal to align it with body, then
set the wheelhouse and front panel.
S Cut the new front longitudinal with a hand saw and it will
be butt welded.
S Grind both sides of the welding section of the front longi-
tudinal and wheelhouse with a disc 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 Tighten the new front longitudinal against remaining
parts with the vise grips and pliers.
S Place a jack under the front longitudinal end and support
it, and measure the positions for correct setting.
S Set and clamp the front panel in place with the vise grips.
9–14 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER NUBIRA/LACETTI
2. DEADNER
2–1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
.
Deadner is properly designed and applied for reduce the
vibration and noise. Also, it plays in maintaining the
structural rigidity of the panel.
.
2–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
.
1. Remove the related parts.
S Seats, carpet.
S Trims, others.
.
2. Removal of the damaged deadner.
S Peel off the damaged deadner with a steel spatula, care-
fully.
.
3. Clean and dry.
S Before applying the deadner, thoroughly clean and dry
the areas to be applied.
.
4. Prelocation the new deadner on the panels to be ap-
plied.
.
Note : Avoid the parts mounting holes and service holes.
.
5. Adhension of deadner.
S Heat the surface of deadner with a torch or heating gun
until it adheres itself.
S Push and adhere to the panel with a rubber spatula.
.
Note : In order to take full advantage of the deadner, its
face must adhere and contact the panels perfectly.
.
CAUTION : Be careful not to burn the composite
parts when beating.
Fig. 13
6. Install the related parts.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
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