Body Measurements
Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.

Prevention of Body Deformation
Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough?cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.

Selection of Cut?and?join Locations
For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.

Removal of Associated Parts
Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
For cut?and?join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough?cut the damaged panel.

Efficient Installation Of Body Panels
Energy Absorbing Form Removal/InstallationNegative Battery Cable Disconnection/Connection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
Before removing the SRS air bag system-related parts, always disconnect the
negative battery cable and wait for 1 min. or more to allow the back-up power
supply to deplete its stored power..
Required procedure after negative battery cable disconnection/connection
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Magnetic Clutch Disassembly/Assembly [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bolt
(See Bolt Removal/Installation Note.)
2
Pressure plate
3
Shim
(See Shim Installation Note.)
4
Snap ring
(See Snap Ring ...
Front Buckle Removal/Installation
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the front seat..
3. Disconnect the front buckle connector.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the front buckle.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side (with buckle switch) ...