Geely CK Series 2007 Workshop Manual page 378

4. Crashed By Perpendicular Outside Force In the Middle of The Vehicle (Figure 5-16)
FIGURE 5-16 Perpendicular outside Force in the Middle of the Vehicle
Figure 5-16 shows the situation when the middle of the vehicle is pressed by perpendicular outside force. So,
the places should be inspected are as follows:
1
Front window side pillar upper and lower mounting place;
2
Side window central pillar upper and lower mounting place;
3
Deformation of the side window rear pillar;
4
Deformation of the roof panel and its frame.
The damage when the back of the vehicle is affected by outside force is generally the same with the front.
But, the structural features should be fully considered during inspection.
1. Because of the integral body construction and the thin steel sheet, during the procedure of panel operation,
strengthen the force-loading part after reshaping, and take measures to reduce partial stress in those places
where stress gathers.
2. After the panel operation, specially make sure to spread rust-proof primer on the inner and outer surfaces
to avoid rusting.
3. When repairing the body, you can either repair the broken piece or cut off the part which has serious
deformation and then weld a new piece ordered from the manufacturer to the body.
4. When reshaping and welding a new piece, make sure that major control points on the body can be restored
into the range of design requirements.
5. After repair, as to its intensity and durability, they should be no worse than the new body.
6. After repair, the exterior trimming of the body should meet the requirements of a new body and also the
modern aesthetics and ergonomics etc that are raised by customers.
Outside force
II. Requirements Of Body Repair
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