Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual page 1387

23 - 36 BODY
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
(5) Drill 4 mm (0.160 in.) holes 13 mm (0.5 in.) in
from edge of cutout hole (Fig. 8).
(6) Drill 3 mm (0.125 in.) holes in the support
squares 13 mm (0.5 in.) from the edge in the center
of one side.
(7) Scuff the backside of the body panel around the
cutout hole with a scuff pad or sandpaper.
(8) Mix enough epoxy to cover one side of all sup-
port squares.
(9) Apply epoxy to the support squares on the half
with the hole pre-drilled in it.
(10) Using number 8 sheet metal screws, secure
support squares to back side of body panel with
epoxy sandwiched between the panel and squares
(Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Secure Support Squares To Body Panel
1 – SUPPORT SQUARES
2 – SCREWS
3 – DAMAGED BODY PANEL
(11) Position patch in cutout against support
squares and adjust patch until the gap is equal along
all sides (Fig. 11).
(12) Drill 3 mm (0.125 in.) holes in the support
squares through the pre-drilled holes in the patch.
(13) Apply a coat of epoxy to the exposed ends of
the support squares (Fig. 12).
(14) Install screws to hold the patch to support
squares (Fig. 13). Tighten screws until patch surface
is flush with panel surface.
(15) Allow epoxy to cure, and remove all screws.
(16) Using a 125 mm (5 in.) 24 grit disc grinder,
grind a 50 mm (2 in.) to 75 mm (3 in.) wide and 2
mm (0.080 in.) deep path across the gaps around the
patch (Fig. 14). With compressed air, blow dust from
around patch.
(17) Apply adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall
tape) over gaps around patch (Fig. 15).
(18) Mix enough epoxy to cover the entire patch
area.
(19) Apply epoxy over the mesh around patch, and
smooth epoxy with a wide spreader to reduce finish
grinding. Use two to three layers of mesh and epoxy
to create a stronger repair (Fig. 16).
Fig. 11 Position Patch In Cutout And Align
1 – CUTOUT
2 – SUPPORT SQUARES
Fig. 12 Apply Epoxy To Support Squares
1 – APPLICATOR
2 – SUPPORT SQUARES
3 – EPOXY
PATCHED PANEL SURFACING
After patch panel is installed, the patch area can
be finished using the same methods as finishing
other types of body panels. If mesh material is
exposed in the patched area, grind surface down, and
apply a coat of high quality rigid plastic body filler.
Prime, block sand, and paint as required.
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