Installation - Hyundai 2008 Elantra Neos Body Repair Manual

BP-10

INSTALLATION

1. Checking welding and fitting in advance
a) When installing a new part, measure the
dimensions of each part according to the body
dimensions given in Section BD, and set part to
the reference dimensions.
b) Prior to final welding, check the fit of all related
parts.
2. Selecting number of welding points
Spot welding : Multiply the original number of
Plug welding : Same number as original number
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Welding points-same number as original number of factory welds.
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3. Caution when spot welding
a)
b)
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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE
factory welds by 1.3 times
of factory welds
NOTE
Plug welding should be done using a carbon arc
welding machine.
Brazing should be done only on areas that were
originally brazed at the factory.
Initial welding Welding after repair
pitch:50 mm
Spot welding:initial number of welds x1.3
3mm
Plug welding-used when
spot welding is not
feasible or material is
thicker than 3 mm
Do a test welding on a piece of material of the
same type and thickness as the part to be welded
and proceed if test weld is good.
Before spot welding, check if welding debris, oil
or paint is present on the area where surfaces
meet.
Clean or sand as necessary.
Using a hammer
and a chisel
Center
3 mm
diameter
pitch:35 mm
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Using a test piece
Nugget
diameter:
4/5 of tip
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