DAEWOO NUBIRA 2004 Service Repair Manual

6–6 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER NUBIRA/LACETTI
2. DOOR
2–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Door trim and related parts.
S Wiring harness and solenoid valve.
S Glass and window lifter.
S Linkage, lock set and handle.
S Others.
Note : Inspection and choose the usable parts.
2. Remove the door.
S Remove the bolt from door check hinge(1) and remove
the four bolts from door assembly(2).
Fig. 7
3. Preparation of the new door.
S Preparation of the new door and check damaged areas.
4. Preinstall the door.
S Fix the four bolts.
S Check and adjust the clearances and level differences
of doors, fender, pillar, roof and side panel outers.
Fig. 8
S Check any deformation.
5. Remove the new door.
S Remove the four bolts from door assembly.
6. Apply the paint.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read
the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep t
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
7. Coating the anti–rust agents.
S Coating the anti–rust agents to the inside of bottom
areas.
Fig. 9
8. Install the door.
S Install the door with four bolts.
S Install the door check link set in the door and fix the bolt.
S Check clearances and level differences.
9. Install the related parts.
S Handle, linkage and lock set.

NUBIRA/LACETTI FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–7
S Glass and window lifter.
S Solenoid valve and wiring harness.
S 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.
10. Check and adjust.
S Check clearance and level differences.
S Check the door locking and unlocking condition.
S Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.
S Install door trim and others.

6–8 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER NUBIRA/LACETTI
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.
Therefore, pay particular attention to it when conducting
work. This part must be aligned with the rear door, trunk
lid, rear glass and other parts.
Fig. 10 Side Panel Outer Welding Assembly (NOTCHBACK)

NUBIRA/LACETTI FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–9
Fig. 11 Side Panel Outer Welding Assembly (HATCHBACK)

6–10 FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER NUBIRA/LACETTI
3–2. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Rear and trunk trims.
S Rear combination lamps and wiring harness.
S Rear bumper and related parts.
S Rear seat and rear seat belt.
S Chassis and fuel parts.
S Other related parts.
CAUTION : Do not smoke while working near the
fuel system. Keep open flame away from the fuel
system. If necessary, remove the fuel tank and off
lines.
2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approxi-
mately the original shape.
S Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the
underbody clamps at the four designated support points.
S Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull them out
so that they are restored to the original shape.
S Do not pull out more than necessary.
S Pull out and straighten the damaged areas of the rear
side outer panel, side inner panel and wheelhouse inner.
Note : Check the rear door locking and unlocking condi-
tion.
3. Cut and pry off the side panel outer.
S Cut at the rear pillar and side outer(rear side of frame
door opening) along the bold lines as shown with a hand-
saw and snips carefully.
Fig. 12
S Center punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear
panel, side panel inner and arch area.
S Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld
nuggets on the rear side outer panel.
Note : When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to
the side panel inner and rear panel themselves.
S Cut the panel from the body with an air chisel, leaving the
welding flanges at the side inner panel, wheelhouse in-
ner and back panel intact.S Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot welds
with a hammer, dolly and disc sander.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
Fig. 13
4. Mold damaged related parts.
S Fill any holes drilled by welding.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
S Use a hammer and dolly to mold damaged areas of the
remaining inner panel and even out the welding flanges.
S Sand off the paint and undercoat from both sides of the
flange to be welded.
5. Set the new side panel outer.
S Cut the new side panel outer so it will overlap by
30mm(1.18in.) in the frame door opening area with a
hand saw.
Fig. 14
S 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.
S Clamp the new panel in place with the vise grips.

NUBIRA/LACETTI FRAME DOOR OPENING, DOOR AND SIDE PANEL OUTER 6–11
Fig. 15
S Tack weld the clamped section for temporary installa-
tion.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
S Remove the vise grips and temporarily install the trunk
lid and doors, then check the clearances, level differ-
ences and outer appearance.
6. Perform the main welding.
S Weld the frame door opening area and pillar at the butt
joints with a gas or MIG welder.
S Spot weld the flanges and wheel arch of the side panel
outer as shown.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
S Perform a trial welding first, and check the welding con-
dition.
S Increase the number of spot by 20% for areas to be spot
welded.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
7. Finish the welding areas.
S Level the gas or MIG welded areas with a disc sander,
then even out high areas with a hammer being careful
not to deform them.
CAUTION : To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
S Use a hammer and dolly to even out the spot welded
flanges for a close fit with the surface of the side panel
outer.
S Fill in deformations and level differences of the welded
areas with solder or putty, then finish.
8. Apply the sealer.
S Apply the sealer to the matching surfaces of the web
plate, back panel lower, rear combination lamp area and
side panel outer.
9. Apply the undercoat.
S Undercoat to the rear wheelhouse and designated rear
floor.
10. Apply the paint.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
S Read the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
11. Coating the anti–rust agents.
S Coating the anti–rust agents to the inside of frame door
opening areas sufficiently.
12. Apply the deadner.
S Apply the deadner to the inside of side panel outer cen-
ter.(Left side only)

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Fig. 1813. Install the related parts.
S Clean the passengers compartment.
S Wiring harness and related parts.
S Seat belt assembly and carpet.
S Trims and weather strips.
S Door and others.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
14. Check and adjust.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the door locking and unlocking condition.
S Check for water leaks in the passenger compartment.

NUBIRA/LACETTI FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7–1
SECTION 7
FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID
CONTENTS
1. FENDER 7 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE7–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. HOOD 7 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE7–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. TAILGATE(HATCHBACK) 7 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE7–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. TRUNK LID (NOTCHBACK) 7 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.REPAIR PROCEDURE7–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–2 FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID NUBIRA/LACETTI
1. FENDER
1–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
S Front bumper and mud guard.
.
2. Remove the fender
.
3. Preparation of the new fender.
S Preparation of the new fender and check damaged
areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed, Read
the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin, Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
5. Apply the mastic sealer.
S Apply the mastic sealer to the mounting bolts.
Fig. 1
6. Preinstall the fender.
S Fasten to the wheelhouse at two places with bolts. Close
the hood and check the front and rear clearances and
level differences of the hood and door.
Fig. 2
7. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
8. Install the related parts.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
9. Check clearance
S Check clearance of front bumper.

NUBIRA/LACETTI FENDER, HOOD, TAILGATE AND TRUNK LID 7–3
2. HOOD
2–1. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the related parts.
2. Remove the hood.
S Remove the hood mounting bolts from two hinge bows.
Fig. 3
3. Preparation of the new hood.
S Preparation of the new hood and check damaged areas.
.
4. Apply the paint.
.
CAUTION
S Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains sub-
stances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
S Read the paint label before opening paint container.
S Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator,
gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when
painting.
S Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it
away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
.
5. Preinstall the hood.
S Fasten to the hood hinges bows at two places with four
bolts, carefully.
Fig. 4
S Close the hood and check the front and rear clearancesand level difference of hood. fender and head lamps.
Fig. 5
6. Tighten fully.
S After checking and adjusting the mounting position,
tighten all bolts fully.
.
7. Install the related parts.
S Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
.
8. Check and adjust.
S Check clearances and level differences.
S Check the hood locking and unlocking condition.