Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 73

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BODY CONSTRUCTION -
Side Structure Reinforcement
1. The thickness of the reinforcements of the front pillar and center pillar has been increased to improve
collision safety.
2. The front pillar reinforcement upper, side outer panel, and front roof rail have been joined to improve
twisting rigidity.
3. The side sill has been made thin by employing a variable thickness steel sheet* for the center pillar
reinforcement to improve safety in collision and realize lightweight.
4. The cross section of the side sill outer reinforcement has been made large to improve safety in
collision and body rigidity.
5. A rear pillar reinforcement has been added, and the rear shelf and rear wheel house have been
joined to improve the twisting rigidity of the suspension attaching portion.
NOTE
*: Steel sheets with different thickness welded to form one steel sheet.
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