Body Repair ManualCaptiva FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR ANDSIDE PANEL OUTER

FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR ANDSIDE PANEL OUTER

FRAME DOOR OPENING

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The frame door opening consist of frame door area andside outer area. It forms the base for the front, rear doorsand other parts and maintains the rigidity of the doorsand roof. The frame door opening area should, depending on the degree of damage, be repaired as much aspossible rather than repalced.(Repair by pulling out)

Spot weld sealer

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Remove the related parts.

Doors.
Weather strips, pillar trims and related parts.
Carpet.
Seat belt assembly
Door switch and wiring harness.
Fuel pipe and brake oil pipe.
Other related parts.

Note : Remove accroding to part damaged.

Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape.

Damage may extend to the inner roof frame, theinner frame door opening and the floor. Determinethe extent of the damage first, so the frame canbe pulled out properly.

Note : Use heat-resistant protective cover for protect painting areas, seats, carpets and other parts.

Pull out and straighten the damaged areas.
Do not pull out more than necessary.

Cut and pry off the frame door opening.

Check the damage on the frame door opening, thencut the new frame door opening so it will overlapby 30mm(1.18in.) in the pillar, front and rear.
Cut the damaged area with a hand saw along thebold line as shown.

Note : Be careful not to cut the inner panel. Thiscould result in extensive repair.

If the damage involves part of the center pillar, cutthem as shown.

Center punch around the spot weld imprints on thewelded flange.
Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at thespot weld nuggets.

Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill downto the inner panel..

Pry off the frame door opening panel with an airchisel, leaving the welding flanges intact.

Caution : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles orsafety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.

Mold damaged related parts.

Fill any holes drilled by welding.

Caution : To prevent eye injury and burns whenwelding, wear an approved welding helmet, glovesand safety shoes.

Use a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areasof the remaining inner panel and even out thewelding flanges.
Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spotwelds with disc sander.
Sand off the paint and undercoat from both sidesof the flange to be welded.

Set the new frame door opening.

Grind both sides of the welding section of the prepared frame door opening part with a disk sanderto remove the paint and expose the steel plate.
Clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.
Tack weld the clamped section for temporary installation.

Caution : To prevent eye injury and burns whenwelding, wear an approved welding helmet, glovesand safety shoes.

Remove the vise grips and temporarily install thefender and doors, then check the clearances, leveldifferences and outer appearance.

Perform the main welding.

Weld the front, rear frame door opening and center pillar at the butt joints with a gas or MIGwelder.
Spot weld the frame door opening and centerpillar as shown.

Caution : To prevent eye injury and burns whenwelding, wear an approved welding helmet, glovesand safety shoes.

Perform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition.
Increase the number of spot by 20% for areas tobe spot welded.

Finish the welding areas.

Level the gas or MIG welded areas with a discsander, then even out high areas with a hammerbeing careful not to deform them.

Caution : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles orsafety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.

Use a hammer and dolly to even out the spotwelded flanges for a close fit with the surface ofthe frame door opening panel.
Fill in deformations and level differences of thewelded areas with solder or putty, then finish.

Apply the sealer. Refer to Section 9, Sealing, Caulking and Deadener.

Apply the sealer to the matching surfaces of thefloor and frame door opening.

Apply the undercoat. Refer to Section 10, Rust Prevention.

Undercoat to the front floor.

Apply the paint.
Caution : Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint containssubstances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container.
Caution : Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriateclothing when painting.
Caution : Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, andkeep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
Coating the anti-rust agents. Refer to Section 10, Rust Prevention.

Coating the anti-rust agents to the inside of framedoor opening areas sufficiently.

Install the related parts.

Clean the passenger compartment.
Wiring harness and related parts.
Seat belt assembly and carpet.
Trims and weather strips.
Door and others.
Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.

Check and adjust.

Check clearances and level differences.
Check the door locking and unlocking condition.
Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.

DOOR

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Remove the related parts.

Door trim and related parts.
Wiring harness and solenoid valve.
Glass and window lifter.
Linkage, lock set and handle.
Others.

Note : Inspection and choose the usable parts.

Remove the door.

Remove the bolt from door check hinge(1) and remove the four bolts (2) from door assembly.

Preparation of the new door.

Preparation of the new door and check damagedareas.

Preinstall the door.

Fix the four bolts.
Check and adjust the clearances and level differences of doors, fender, pillar, roof and side panelouters.

Check any deformation.

Remove the new door.

Remove the four bolts from door assembly.

Apply the paint.
CAUTION

Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint containssubstances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.Read the paint label before opening paint container.
Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting.
Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keept away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.

Coating the anti-rust agents.

Coating the anti-rust agents to the inside of bottom areas.

Install the door.

Install the door with four bolts.
Install the door check link set in the door and fixthe bolt.
Check clearances and level differences.

Install the related parts.

Handle, linkage and lock set.
Glass and window lifter.
Solenoid valve and wiring harness.
Install door trim and others.

Note : Before install the door trim and related parts,rub in grease to the moving parts and check all operation.

Check and adjust.

Check clearance and level differences.
Check the door locking and unlocking condition.
Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.
Install door trim and others.

SIDE PANEL OUTER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The side panel outer consists of side outer area andframe door area. The side outer area is a conspicuouspart of the outer appearance of the vehicle. It is especially important for the body line continuing from door.Therefore, pay particular attention to it when conductingwork. This part must be aligned with the rear door, tailgate, rear glass and other parts.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Remove the related parts.

Rear and tailgate trims.
Rear combination lamps and wiring harness.
Rear bumper and related parts.
Rear seat and rear seat belt.
Chassis and fuel parts.
Other related parts.

Caution : Do not smoke while working near the fuelsystem. Keep open flame away from the fuel system. If necessary, remove the fuel tank and off lines.

Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape.

Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps at the four designated support points.
Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull themout so that they are restored to the original shape.
Do not pull out more than necessary.
Pull out and straighten the damaged areas of therear side outer panel, side inner panel and wheelhouse inner.

Note : Check the rear door locking and unlockingcondition.

Cut and pry off the side panel outer.

Cut at the rear pillar and side outer(rear side offrame door opening) along the bold lines asshown with a handsaw and snips carefully.

Center punch around the spot weld imprints withthe rear panel, side panel inner and arch area.
Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at thespot weld nuggets on the rear side outer panel.

Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill downto the side panel inner and rear panel themselves.

Cut the panel from the body with an air chisel,leaving the welding flanges at the side innerpanel, wheelhouse inner and back panel intact.
Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spotwelds with a hammer, dolly and disc sander.

Caution : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles orsafety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.

Mold damaged related parts.

Fill any holes drilled by welding.

Caution : To prevent eye injury and burns whenwelding, wear an approved welding helmet, glovesand safety shoes.

Use a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areasof the remaining inner panel and even out thewelding flanges.
Sand off the paint and undercoat from both sidesof the flange to be welded.

Set the new side panel outer.

Cut the new side panel outer so it will overlap by30mm(1.18in.) in the frame door opening area witha hand saw.

Grind both sides of the welding section of the prepared side panel outer with a disk sander to remove the paint and expose the steel plate.
Clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.

Tack weld the clamped section for temporary installation.

Caution : To prevent eye injury and burns whenwelding, wear an approved welding helmet, glovesand safety shoes.

Remove the vise grips and temporarily install thetailgate and doors, then check the clearances,level differences and outer appearance.

Perform the main welding.

Weld the frame door opening area and pillar atthe butt joints with a gas or MIG welder.
Spot weld the flanges and wheel arch of the sidepanel outer as shown.

Caution : To prevent eye injury and burns whenwelding, wear an approved welding helmet, glovesand safety shoes.

Perform a trial welding first, and check the welding condition.
Increase the number of spot by 20% for areas tobe spot welded.

Finish the welding areas.

Level the gas or MIG welded areas with a discsander, then even out high areas with a hammerbeing careful not to deform them.

Caution : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles orsafety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grinding.

Use a hammer and dolly to even out the spotwelded flanges for a close fit with the surface ofthe side panel outer.
Fill in deformations and level differences of thewelded areas with solder or putty, then finish.

Apply the sealer. Refer to Section 9, Sealing, Caulking and Deadener.

Apply the sealer to the matching surfaces of theweb plate, back panel lower, rear combinationlamp area and side panel outer.

Apply the undercoat. Refer to Section 10, Rust Prevention.

Undercoat to the rear wheelhouse and designatedrear floor.

Apply the paint.
Caution : Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint containssubstances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
Caution : Read the paint label before opening paint container.
Caution : Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriateclothing when painting.
Caution : Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, andkeep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
Coating the anti-rust agents.

Coating the anti-rust agents to the inside of framedoor opening areas sufficiently.

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.
Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.

Check and adjust.

Check clearances and level differences.
Check the door locking and unlocking condition.
Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.