SEALING, CAULKING AND uct information available at the time of manual approval. DEADNER The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. RUST PREVENTION BODY-FRAME REPAIR DAEWOO MOTOR CO., LTD. EQUIPMENT INCHON, KOREA...
TIONS, SAFETY STAND SUPPORT able ways in which service, whether or not recom- POINTS, ETC. mended by DAEWOO might be done or of the possible hazardous consequences of each conceivable way, not could DAEWOO investigate all such ways. Anyone us-...
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SERVICE NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) NOTICE: The following precautions should be observed 3. Do not apply heat of more than 80°C(176°F) when when performing sheet metal work, paint work and re- drying painted surfaces anywhere around the loca- pair work around the locations of the SRS parts. tions of SRS parts.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1–1 SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS GENERAL INSTRUCTION ........................1-2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ......................1-2 BODY SAFETY ............................1-3 LOADS ON BODY PARTS ........................1-3 USE OF NEW HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS ..................1-3 CORROSION PROTECTION....................... 1-3 SUMMARY ............................. 1-3 ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR ...................
1–2 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTION 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2-1. BEFORE BEGINNING WORK This publication is designed to help you the body repair technician with your specialized work. Vehicle bodywork • Disconnect the battery to reduce the possibility of has changed a great deal over the years.
The durability of the bodywork, its associated long- term safety and retention of value largely depend on the corrosion protection given to the sheet metal. Here, DAEWOO takes a great deal of care in pro- Fig. 1 Body Shell duction.
1–4 GENERAL INFORMATION 8. ZINC TREATED STEEL PLATE REPAIR The zinc plated steel plate used in some panels of the LANOS requires different repair techniques than ordinary steel plate. ZINC PLATING(45microns) Steel plate Fig. 2 1. Before spot welding the zinc plated steel plate, re- move the paint from both sides of the flange to be welded.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1–9 1. Front Panel Upper 32.Extension Front Longitudinal 2. Support Front Panel Center 33.Brace Front Longitudinal 3. Crossmember Radiator Rear 34.Longitudinal Front Inner 4. Crossmember Radiator Front 35.Reinf Front Longitudinal Inner 5. Support Front Panel Side Inner 36.Support Crossmember Radiator Inner 6.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1–13 1. Front Panel 11.Rear Door 2. Front Wheel House 12.Floor Panel Side 3. Bracket Engine 13.Rear Frame 4. Dash Panel Lower 14.Front Floor 5. Front Longitudinal 15.Rear Floor 6. Brace Wheel House 16.Back Panel Lower 7. Fender 17.Tail Gate 8.
1–14 GENERAL INFORMATION 10. BODY REPAIR PROCEDURES Operation Procedure Remarks Inspect the damaged parts and the extent of damage and make Inspection plans for the repair. Preparation Prepare the new parts, special repair tools and others. Removal Remove the related parts for repair. Pull out Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged areas.
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PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2–1 SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................2-2 CHECKPOINTS ............................. 2-3 CORRECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA ..................2-4 MEASURING SYSTEMS (WITHOUT SMALL DAMAGE)..............2-5...
2–2 PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Damage to the exterior of the body can be inspected • Most monocoque bodies are composed as a single visually, but where there has been an external impact, unit by welding together pressed parts made of steel plates which come in a variety of different shapes it is necessary to inspect the extent of the damage.
PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2–3 2. CHECKPOINTS Rear Section: 1. Is there any twisting, bulging or denting of the rear • Accurate Inspection of Damaged Parts(Visual) floor any rear bolsters? Have any of the connected sections come apart? Seat Belts 2. Is there any irregular bulging or denting in the rear fender? Always replace the seat belt if: 3.
2–4 PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 3. CORRECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA • Set the frame corrector on the car body. • The side frame is to allow reshaping by pulling it out. • Use the horizontal pinch welds for anchoring the car. UNDERBODY CLAMPS •...
PREPARATIONS OF BODYWORK 2–5 4. MEASURING SYSTEMS • If there are any deviations, use a tram tracking gauge and measure parts of the body.(Below Fig. 4-1) (WITHOUT SMALL DAMAGE) • If there is any twisting to the body, measure using a •...
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WELDING AND TOOLS 3–1 SECTION 3 WELDING AND TOOLS CONTENTS SPOT WELDING ............................ 3-2 • General description ........................3-2 • Welding conditions ........................3-2 • Welding strength test ........................3-3 GAS WELDING ............................3-4 CARBON DIOXIDE ARC WELDER ..................... 3-5 (MIG ARC WELDING) REPAIR TOOLS.............................
3–2 WELDING AND TOOLS 1. SPOT WELDING 1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Spot welding is also known as resistance spot welding and it is the most suitable method of welding for auto- mobiles. It has three main features: the welding can be performed instantaneously, it exercises very little effect on the mother material, and it reduces the generation of distortion to the absolute minimum.
WELDING AND TOOLS 3–3 1-3. WELDING STRENGTH TEST • Plate thickness and tip diameter (Unit : mm) Even if you perform the welding in accordance with the Plate thickness conditions, the strength of the welded sections may fluc- tuate widely with drops in the voltage and other factors. Tip diamter ø4.5 ø5.0...
3–4 WELDING AND TOOLS NOTE: 2. GAS WELDING It is difficult to perform spot welding in the following cir- Gas welding is indispensable for body repair because cumstances. of the broad range of its applications from joining the • When it is not possible to remove any rust or paint body panels, cutting the materials that construct the attached to the welding surfaces.
WELDING AND TOOLS 3–5 NOTE: Below is an example of how not to perform gas 3. CARBON DIOXIDE ARC welding, avoid operations like this. WELDER(MIG ARC WELDING) This welding process uses inexpensive carbon dioxide instead of expensive inert gases as a shielding means. Consumable metal electrodes are employed.
3–6 WELDING AND TOOLS 4. REPAIR TOOLS Item Work Tools. equipment used 1. Protective goggles 7. Protective apron Protective tools Operator 2. Cap 8. Welding gloves 3. Ear plug 9. Foot protectors 4. Shield for eyes 10.Safety shoes 5. Overalls with long sleeves 11.Work gloves 6.
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WELDING AND TOOLS 3–7 Item Work Tools. equipment used Fixing tools Base metal fixing VISE GRIPS SCREW CLAMP SQUILL VISE Shaping tools Skin panel shaping HAMMERS DOLLIES SPOONS FILE/FILE HOLDER SNIPS/SHEARS Body, frame shaping WELDER BODY JACK SLIDER HAMMER...
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3–8 WELDING AND TOOLS Item Work Tools. equipment used Measuring tools Measuring RULES CONVEX RULES Flange tools Edge preparation Cutting tools AIR JIGSAW AIR IMPACT CUTTER HAND NIBBLER HANDSAW CHISEL Sanding tools Cleaning DISC SANDER Air type: Electric type: BELT SANDER...
4–2 FRONT 1. FRONT PANEL 1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The front panel is joined to the front wheelhouse and front longitudinal. It forms the base for the headlamps and other parts and maintains the rigidity of the front section of the body. Pay particular attention to twists and parallelism and check mounting of related parts when welding.
FRONT 4–3 1-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE 4. Cut and pry off the front panel. • Center punch around the spot weld imprints. 1. Remove the related parts. • Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the • Hood, radiator grill and front bumper. spot weld nuggets on the front wheel house and •...
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4–4 FRONT NOTE: Make sure that the right and left front panels are in line with each others. 7. Measure the front compartment diagonally. • Measure the front compartment diagonally with a tracking gauge or convex rule as shown to check it for twisting or bending.
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FRONT 4–5 12.Coating the anti-rust agents. • Coating the anti-rust agents to the end of front panel side and the door hinge areas. Fig. 8 13.Install the related parts. • Engine, radiator and related parts. • Aircon condenser and related parts. •...
4–6 FRONT 2. FRONT WHEELHOUSE 2-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The front wheelhouse component is constructed as a unit with the locator shockabsorber. Therefore, replace- ment of the component affects the front wheel alignment. When assembling it, either use a jig or follow dimen- sions on the body repair chart for positioning.
FRONT 4–7 2-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind- 1. Remove the related parts. ing. • Parts to be removed when removing the front panel. • Parts on passenger side of dash panel lower which are especially flammable.
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4–8 FRONT • Use a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the front longitudinal, rear wheelhouse and other panels. • Even out the welding flanges with a hammer and dolly. 7. Set the new front wheelhouse panel. • Grind both sides of the welding section of the front, rear wheelhouse and front longitudinal with a disc sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate.
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FRONT 4–9 SEALER TAPE Fig. 15 11.Weld the brace wheelhouse. • Spot weld the brace wheelhouse as shown. • Make MIG or gas welds at the door hinge areas. WHEN REPLACING THE FRONT SIDE ONLY. Fig. 14 CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
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4–10 FRONT 13.Apply the sealer 18.Check and adjust • Apply the sealer to the matching and overlapped • Measure the front wheel alignment. surface. • Check clearances and level differences. • Check the hood locking and unlocking condition. 14.Apply the undercoat. •...
FRONT 4–11 3. FRONT LONGITUDINAL 3-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4. Cut and pry off the front longitudinal. The front longitudinal is joined to the wheelhouse and NOTE: It's not necessary to separate the wheelhouse front panel, it forms the base for the front suspension, from the front longitudinal if the wheelhouse is to be engine, transmission and others.
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4–12 FRONT FRONT WHEELHOUSE Fig. 18 Fig. 19 6. Cut the new front longitudinal to align it with body, • Spot weld the wheelhouse with the front longitu- then set the wheelhouse and front panel. dinal flange areas and front panel. •...
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FRONT 4–13 13.Install the related parts. • Clean the passenger compartment. • Wiring harness, instrument panel and related parts. • Parts of the passenger compartment. • Chassis components. • Engine, radiator and related parts. • Aircon condenser and related parts. •...
4–14 FRONT 4. SUPPORT CONTROL ARM 4-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The support control arm is joined to the front longitudi- nal and crossmember front floor panel. It forms the base for the front suspension and is maintaining the rigidity of the front parts. Pay particular attention to the posi- tion and dimensions of the weld joints and weld care- fully.
FRONT 4–15 4-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE 5. Cut and pry off the support control arm. • Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the 1. Check the damaged areas. support control arm. • Check the damaged parts and the extent of dam- •...
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4–16 FRONT 6. Mold damaged related parts. CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind- • Reshape the dash panel lower, crossmember ing. front floor panel and other related parts with a hammer and dolly. •...
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FRONT 4–17 13.Apply the deadner. 14.Install the related parts. • Clean the passenger compartment. • Clean the passenger compartment. • Apply the deadner to the surface of floor panel. • Wiring harness and related parts. • Parts of the passenger compartment. •...
4–18 FRONT 5. FRONT PILLAR 5-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The front pillar area is part of the frame door opening panel. It's connected to the roof, windshield, door hinges and floor frame and is important as a support for the front side of the cabin. Connection of the front pillar determines the position of the windshield and front door.
FRONT 4–19 5-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind- 1. Remove the related parts. ing. • Hood, radiator grill and front bumper. • Using a chisel, pry off the welded flange from the •...
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4–20 FRONT it with a hand saw. • Cut the floor panel side joint area so it will over- lap by 30mm(1.18in.) in the floor panel side with a hand saw. • Grind both sides of the welding section with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate.
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FRONT 4–21 CAUTION: To prevent eye injury and burns when • Use a hammer and dolly to even out the spot welded welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and flanges for a close fit with the surface of the inner safety shoes.
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4–22 FRONT 12.Finish the welding areas. 18.Check and adjust. • Use a hammer and dolly to even out the brace • Check the door for proper installation and opera- wheelhouse for a close fit with the surface of the tion. wheelhouse.
5–2 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 1. ROOF 1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Deformation of the roof panel is highly noticeable in terms of the vehicle's outer appearance. Before replac- ing the roof, make sure that the body is horizontal. Before welding the roof panel, adjust the frame door opening flanges so that they contact the roof panel.
ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–3 1-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind- 1. Remove the related parts. ing. • Room lamp, door weatherstrip and pillar trims. •...
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5–4 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL • Measure the dimensions diagonally at the wind- shield area and rear glass area with a tracking gauge or convex rule as shown to check it for twisting or bending. Fig. 4 •...
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ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–5 9. Perform the main welding and finish. 10.Apply the sealer. • Spot weld the roof panel. • Apply the sealer to the welded areas. CAUTION: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
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5–6 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 13.Install the related parts. • Windshield and rear glass. • Cowl, wiper and related parts. • Wiring harness and headlining. • Pillar trims, door weatherstrip and others. • Install in the reverse order in which they were re- moved.
ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–7 2. BACK PANEL 2-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The back panel is joined to the side panel outer, rear extension longitudinal and extension rear floor. It forms the base for the rear combination lamps and other parts and maintains the rigidity of the rear body.
5–8 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 2-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE • Level and finish the burrs from the fried off spot welds with disc sander and repair all cracks, holes 1. Remove the related parts. or other defects by welding also repair the floor •...
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ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–9 4. Peel off the undercoat and sealer. 7. Measure and check. • Heat the undercoat and sealer at the welding • Measure the trunk compartment diagonally to areas of the rear side outer panel and extension check it for twisting or bending and its correct rear floor with a gas torch and peel off the under- position with the rear bumper installed.
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5–10 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 10.Apply the sealer. • Apply the sealer to the rear side outer joint and around the rear lamps areas of the rear panel. • Apply the sealer to the extension rear floor panel and rear panel joint.
ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–11 3. REAR FLOOR PANEL 3-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The rear floor panel is the base of the rear body and it is critical for the rigidity of the rear body. During replace- ment, refer to the body dimension chart or body repair chart and determine the position to set the rear floor properly.
5–12 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 3-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the related parts. • Parts to be removed when removing the back panel. • Rear seat belt and rear seat. • Muffler, fuel tank and related parts. •...
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ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–13 7. Cut the new rear floor to align it with the body, then set the new rear floor and extension rear floor. • Cut the new part so it overlaps the cross member rear seat by approximately 40mm.
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5–14 ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 8. Remove the main welding. • Weld the rear floor and cross member rear seat with a MIG welder fillet weldings as shown. NEW REAR FLOOR REAR FLOOR FORWARD CROSS MEMBER REAR SEAT Fig.
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ROOF, BACK PANEL AND REAR FLOOR PANEL 5–15 • Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respi- 15.Install the related parts. rator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate cloth- • Install in the reverse order in which they were re- ing when painting. moved.
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FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–1 SECTION 6 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER CONTENTS 1. FRAME DOOR OPENING ....................... 6-2 • General description ........................6-2 • Repair procedure ........................... 6-3 2. DOOR ............................... 6-6 •...
6–2 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 1. FRAME DOOR OPENING 1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The frame door opening consist of frame door area and side outer area. It forms the base for the front, rear doors and other parts and maintains the rigidity of the doors and roof.
FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–3 1-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE • If the damage involves part of the center pillar, cut them as shown. 1. Remove the related parts. • Doors. • Weather strips, pillar trims and related parts. •...
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6–4 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 5. Set the new frame door opening. • Perform a trial welding first, and check the weld- ing condition. • Grind both sides of the welding section of the pre- pared frame door opening part with a disk sander •...
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FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–5 9. Apply the undercoat. 12.Install the related parts. • Undercoat to the front floor. • Clean the passenger compartment. • Wiring harness and related parts. 10.Apply the paint. • Seat belt assembly and carpet. •...
6–6 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 2. DOOR • Check and adjust the clearances and level differ- ences of doors, fender, pillar, roof and side panel outers. 2-1. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the related parts. • Check any deformation. •...
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FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–7 9. Install the door. • Install the door with four bolts. • Install the door check link set in the door and fix the bolt. • Check clearances and level differences. 10.Install the related parts.
6–8 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 3. SIDE PANEL OUTER 3-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The side panel outer consists of side outer area and frame door area. The side outer area is a conspicuous part of the outer appearance of the vehicle. It is espe- cially important for the body line continuing from door.
FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–9 3-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the related parts. • Rear and trunk trims. • Rear combination lamps and wiring harness. • Rear bumper and related parts. • Rear seat and rear seat belt. •...
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6–10 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER • Grind both sides of the welding section of the pre- 7. Finish the welding areas. pared side panel outer with a disk sander to re- • Level the gas or MIG welded areas with a disc move the paint and expose the steel plate.
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FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–11 Fig. 13 13.Install the related parts. • Clean the passengers compartment. • Wiring harness and related parts. • Seat belt assembly and carpet. • Trims and weather strips. • Door and others. •...
7–2 FENDER, HOOD AND TRUNK LID 1. FENDER 5. Coating the anti-rust agents. • Coating the anti-rust agents to door hinge areas. 1-1. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the related parts. • Radiator grill and front bumper. • Mud guard and fender liner. 2.
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FENDER, HOOD AND TRUNK LID 7–3 6. Apply the mastic sealer. 7. Preinstall the fender. • Apply the mastic sealer to the mounting bolts. • Fasten to the wheelhouse at two places with bolts. Close the hood and check the front and rear clear- NOTE: Before apply the new sealer, check the cur- ances and level differences of the hood and door.
7–4 FENDER, HOOD AND TRUNK LID 2. HOOD 4. Apply the paint. CAUTION 2-1. REPAIR PROCEDURE • Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains 1. Remove the related parts. substances that are harmful if inhaled or swal- • Washer hose and nozzles. lowed.
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FENDER, HOOD AND TRUNK LID 7–5 • Close the hood and check the front and rear clear- 7. Install the related parts. ances and level difference of hood, fender and • Washer hose and nozzles. head lamps. • Install in the reverse order in which they were re- moved.
7–6 FENDER, HOOD AND TRUNK LID 3. TRUNK LID 4. Apply the paint. CAUTION 3-1. REPAIR PROCEDURE • Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains 1. Remove the related parts. substances that are harmful if inhaled or swal- • Wiring harness and solenoid valve. lowed.
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FENDER, HOOD AND TRUNK LID 7–7 • Close the trunk lid and check the clearances and 6. Tighten fully. level difference of trunk lid, side panel outers and • After checking and adjusting the mounting posi- rear combination lamps. tion, tighten all bolts fully. 7.
9–2 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER 1. SEALING & CAULKING NOTE: Seal the following areas to prevent air leaks water leaks, and rust. 1.1. SEALING ENGINE ROOM SECT A–A SECT B–B SECT C–C SECT D–D Fig. 1 Engine Room...
9–10 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER FRONT / REAR DOOR VIEW C VIEW D VIEW F VIEW E VIEW B RUB AFTER EXCEPT SEALING EXCEPT SEALING RUB AFTER SEALING (3POINTS) (3POINTS) RUB AFTER SEALING SEALING DOOR DOOR INNER OUTER SECT A–A Fig.
9–14 SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER 2. DEADNER 2-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Deadner is properly designed and applied for reduce the vibration and noise. Also, it plays in maintaining the struc- tural rigidity of the panel. 2-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the related parts. •...
SEALING, CAULKING AND DEADNER 9–17 ROOF, DOOR Fig. 17...
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BODY REPAIR MANUAL (TACUMA/REZZO) ISSUED BY OVERSEAS SERVICE DIVISION DAEWOO MOTOR CO., LTD. 409-7 CHONG CHON-DONG, PU PYONG-KU, INCHON, KOREA TELEPHONE : 82-32-509-7320~7326, 7350 FACSIMILE : 82-32-509-7205, 7206...