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AP97.20-B-9798D.fm Body and underframe: Checking paintwork condition and PVC protection for corrosion or acci- 05.02.2001
dent damage. Repairing if necessary

1 Sheet metal seams on roof and sides

of vehicle and in window pillar areas
2 Air conditioning fairing
3 Front and side ventilation compart-
ments
4 Windows and windshield rubber
seals
5 Door contour rubber lining
6 Headlight supports
7 Baggage storage compartment cover
linings and underparts
8 Wheel-wells
9 Batteries compartment
10 Side linings B97.20-0008-04
11 Toilet tanks compartment

1 Thoroughly wash vehicle and park it over a i The use of unsuitable products for
pit. washing the vehicle may cause prema-
ture corrosion.

i The preventive maintenance against

rust spots are of relatively low cost when
treated in time.

Body
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2 Check sheet metal joints on roof (1) and on The joints are easily located by their
sides of vehicle at the window pillar areas (1). small bulges reflected by the painted
surface.

a Danger! Removal of air conditioning fairing, front and

side grilles; Theses jobs must be carried out
using a platform placed at vehicle front and
accessible with a ladder. The platform must
be fitted with safety means to avoid accidents.
Do not step on vehicle roof wearing slippery
sole footwear

3 Remove air conditioning fairing (2) and check

internal areas for corrosion spots.
Check the water drain holes of the condenser
and evaporator units and, if necessary, clear
them of any foreign matter. Check condition
of the seals and keep them as per original
project.
Remove any tree leaves and insects trapped
in the area.

4 Remove front and side grilles.

Clean eventual leaves and insects trapped
inside the cavities.
Check internal area for corrosion spots.
Check the two water drain holes (one in each
side). Clear them if necessary.
Clean the grille fins.
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5 With the help of a wooden wedge lift the win-
dow and windshield rubber seal (4) and at
door (6) and check for corrosion spots under
the rubber seal.
Slightly move away door contour lining
and check for eventual corrosion spots
at door edges.
The most critical points are the curved
areas.

6 Remove headlights (5) trims and check for Check also the bumper brackets.
corrosion spots on supports.

7 Open baggage compartment covers and The most corrosion prone areas are the
check external edges and internal part of cov- cover lower part and under the rubber
ers (7). lining.
Check all water drain holes; and clear them if
necessary.

8 Check wheel wells (8) in a general way and

mainly the fender area.

9 Check the batteries compartment (9). This area is highly corrosion prone due
to fumes released by the batteries.

10 Check walls and the welding seam area

between steel and stainless steel sheets.

11 Check the installation and correct position of

battery cap venting pipes.

12 Check edges along side lining (10).

13 Check toilet tanks compartment. Check walls and tank supports.

Underframe - PVC protection

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i The checking of the PVC for condition must

be carried out, in a general way, in all under-
frame, but the most critical points to be
checked with close attention are mentioned
below

14 Around all components fastening points to the

underframe.

15 Check control arms fastening supports. Check the contour of all supports.

16 Check underframe open cavities where accu-

mulated dirt and humidity causes corrosion.

17 Check control arm support fastening console.

18 Check control arm supports.