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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-LINECLClutch System
TMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Positioner
KBODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
DASDriver Assistance System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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CONTENTS
BODY REPAIR
VEHICLE INFORMATION ... ..........................2
BODY EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR ................ .....2
Body Exterior Paint Color ................................. ......2
PRECAUTION ...............................................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS .....4
Precautions For Plastics .................................... ......4
PRECAUTIONS IN REPAIRING HIGH
STRENGTH STEEL ........................................ .....
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High Strength Steel (HSS) ................................ ......7
Handling of Ultra High Strength Steel Plate Parts ......9
PREPARATION ...........................................10
REPAIRING MATERIAL ................................ ....10
Foam Repair ....................................................... ....10
BODY COMPONENT PARTS ............................13
Underbody Component Parts ............................ ....13
Body Component Parts ...........................................15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............17
CORROSION PROTECTION ......................... ....17
Description .......................................................... ....17
Anti-Corrosive Wax ............................................. ....17
Undercoating ...........................................................18
BODY SEALING ...............................................20
Description ...............................................................20
REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS .......................23
Description ...............................................................23
Hoodledge ...............................................................26
Front Side Member (Partial Replacement) ...........28
Front Pillar ..............................................................28
Dash Side ................................................................36
Center Pillar .............................................................37
Roof .........................................................................42
Outer Sill .................................................................46
Rear Fender ............................................................49
Rear Panel ..............................................................50
Rear Floor Rear .....................................................51
Rear Side Member Extension ...............................52
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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BODY ALIGNMENT ..........................................53
Body Center Marks ............................................ ....53
Description ...............................................................54
Engine Compartment ..............................................54
Underbody ...............................................................56
Passenger Compartment ........................................58
Rear Body ................................................................62
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REPAIRING MATERIAL
1. Body side outer 2. Body side insulation (foam) front pillar3. Body side insulation (foam) roof
side rail
4. Roof panel assembly 5. Body side insulation (foam) rear pillar6. Body side insulation (foam) rear
pillar lower
7. Body side insulation strip, front pillar lower re inforcement Front
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Body Component PartsINFOID:0000000009464968
1. Moonroof panel assembly 2. Roof panel assembly 3. Roof rear rail
4. Roof 3rd rail 5. Roof 2nd rail 6. Roof 1st rail
7. Roof front rail 8. Hood assembly 9. Fender (LH / RH)
10. Body side outer front (LH / RH) 11. Door assembly front (LH / RH) 12. Front door panel outer (LH / RH)
13. Rear door panel outer (LH / RH) 14. Rear door assembly (LH / RH) 15. Rear body side outer (LH / RH)
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BODY COMPONENT PARTS
*: Late Production Models
16.Rear fender corner (LH / RH)
17.Center pillar reinforcement (LH / RH)
18.Front pillar outer
reinforcement (LH /
RH)
19. Front pillar inner (LH / RH) 20. Front pillar inner reinforcement (LH /
RH) (late production models)* 21. Center pillar inner (LH / RH)
22. Roof side rail inner (LH / RH) 23. Roof side rail reinforcement (LH / RH) 24. Rear wheel well housing outer (LH /
RH)
25. Rear pillar reinforcement (LH / RH) 26. Rear pillar inner reinforcement (LH /
RH) 27. Rear panel assembly
28. Rear bumper fascia bracket (LH, cen-
ter, RH) 29. Rear panel 30. Trunk lid assembly
Manufacturing Plant Smyrna: built on 10/25/2012 or later
Canton: built on 11/07/2012 or later
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CORROSION PROTECTION
Undercoating
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The underside of the floor and wheelhouse are undercoated to prevent rust, vibration, noise and stone chip-
ping. Therefore, when such a panel is replaced or re paired, apply undercoating to that part. Use an undercoat-
ing which is rust preventive, soundproof, vibr ation-proof, shock-resistant, adhesive, and durable.
Precautions in Undercoating
1. Do not apply undercoating to any place unless specif ied (such as the areas above the muffler and three
way catalyst which are subjected to heat).
2. Do not undercoat the exhaust pipe or other parts which become hot.
3. Do not undercoat rotating parts.
4. Apply bitumen wax after applying undercoating.
Front
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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS
Roof
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Unit: mm (in)
REMOVAL
1. Remove the headlining. Refer to. INT-30, "Removal and Installation".
Replacement parts
z Moonroof panel
Front
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BRM-44
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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS
NOTE:
Only drill through the first layer of metal (the roof outer panel).
3. Drill out spot welds using a 8 mm (0.31in) spot weld removing bit on the windshield and rear window glass flanges.
NOTE:
Only grind through the first layer or metal (the roof outer panel)
4. Using an angle head grinder or cutting wheel to grind through the first layer only on the laser welded areas (roof panel sides) to release the weld.
1. Air or electric angle head grinder 2. Cutting wheel
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