With the quarter panel assembly removed.
REMOVAL
| Symbol Meaning | |
|---|---|
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Remove Weld Points |
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Remove Weld Points |
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Cut with Disc Sander etc. |
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Cut and Join Location |
Do not butt weld or heat repair because the heat decreases the strength of areas where ultra high strength steel is used. (See the introduction)
A is reused.
Note
Be careful when cutting as foamed sealing material is located near the cutting position.
| *a | 40 mm (1.57 in.) | *b | 215 mm (8.46 in.) |
| *c | 195 mm (7.68 in.) | - | - |
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Foamed Sealing Material | - | - |
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Laser Screw Welding | - | - |
Roughly cut open the panel so that the adhesive can be reached. Cut through the adhesive with a cut chisel to remove the panel.
Tech Tips
In cases where the adhesive cannot be removed with a cut chisel, heat the adhesive with an industrial heater gun or gas burner taking care not to cause panel deformation by overheating.
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Adhesive | - | - |
| *a | 20 mm (0.79 in.) | *b | 60 mm (2.36 in.) |
INSTALLATION
| Symbol Meaning | |
|---|---|
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Remove Weld Points |
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Remove Weld Points |
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Plug Weld |
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Plug Weld |
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Cut and Join Location |
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Fillet Weld |
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Butt Weld |
Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.
Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)
If the entire supply part is not needed, remove the part of the supply part that is needed.
| *1 | CENTER BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER | - | - |
| *a | 20 mm (0.79 in.) | *b | 60 mm (2.36 in.) |
Weld the center body pillar sub-assembly inner to the vehicle side.
| *1 | CENTER BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER | - | - |
| *a | 15 mm (0.59 in.) | - | - |
Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115).
Tech Tips
Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.
Apply enough adhesive to the panels.
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Adhesive | - | - |
Weld the center body pillar reinforcement sub-assembl to the vehicle side.
| *1 | CENTER BODY PILLAR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY | - | - |
| *a | Ultra High Strength Steel Welding Point | - | - |
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Laser Screw Welding | - | - |
Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficient weld strength. (When repairing this model)
When welding 2 panels together including 1500 MPa ultra high strength steel.
| *a: Plug weld | Plug diameter | 10 mm (0.39 in.) |
| Wire type | AWS A5.18 ER70S-3 | |
| Shield gas | Metal active gas |
Note
Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding.Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.
Weld the A to the vehicle side.
| *a | Ultra High Strength Steel Welding Point | - | - |
Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficient weld strength. (When repairing this model)
When welding more than 3 panels together including 1500 MPa ultra high strength steel. (When plug welding a third panel to 2 panels which are welded under the conditions described above.)
| *a: Plug weld | Plug diameter | Same as the standard method (See the introduction) |
| Wire type | AWS A5.18 ER70S-3 | |
| Shield gas | Metal active gas |
Note
Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding.Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.
After welding, apply the foamed sealing material to the corresponding parts. (See the painting /coating)
After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.