EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF BODY PANELS
EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF BODY PANELS
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Body Measurements
• Before removal or rough‐cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.
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Prevention of Body Deformation
• Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough‐cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.
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Selection of Cut‐and‐join Locations
• For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.
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Removal of Associated Parts
• Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
• Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
• For cut‐and‐join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough‐cut the damaged panel.
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