FRONT BODY PILLAR CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

A01FK5M


  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    A01FJXV Remove Weld Points
    A01FK35 Remove Weld Points
    A01FJUY Remove Weld Points
    A01FJX6 Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    A01FK1Z Cut and Join Location
    A01FJU5 Cut Location for Supply Parts

    1. A is reused.

      A01FJXBC01
      *a 290 mm (11.42 in.) *b 60 mm (2.36 in.)
      A01FK71 Laser Screw Welding - -
      A01FJV9C01
      A01FK71 Laser Screw Welding - -

    2. 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.

      A01FK1WC01
      A01FK0W Adhesive - -
      A01FK4GC01
      *a 280 mm (11.02 in.) - -
      A01FK71 Laser Screw Welding - -
      A01FK4LC01
      *a 70 mm (2.76 in.) - -

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    A01FK6Y Plug Weld
    A01FK5C Plug Weld
    A01FJU6 Plug Weld
    A01FK1Z Cut and Join Location
    A01FK24 Fillet Weld
    A01FK45 Butt Weld

    1. Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.

    2. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)

    3. If the entire supply part is not needed, remove the part of the supply part that is needed.

      A01FK4FC01
      *1 ROCKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER - -
      *a 60 mm (2.36 in.) - -

    4. 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.

      A01FK50C01
      A01FK0W Adhesive - -

    5. Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly upper and rocker panel sub-assembly outer with the standard number of welding points.

      A01FK6NC01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER *2 ROCKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
      *a 15 mm (0.59 in.) - -

    6. Weld the front body pillar sub-assembly inner to the vehicle side.

      A01FJX9C01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER - -
      *a 15 mm (0.59 in.) - -
      A01FK71 Laser Screw Welding - -

    7. 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.

      A01FK22C01
      A01FK0W Adhesive - -

    8. Weld the front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly upper and rocker panel sub-assembly outer to the vehicle side.

      A01FK29C01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER *2 ROCKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
      *a 15 mm (0.59 in.) - -
      A01FK71 Laser Screw Welding - -

    9. 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.

      A01FJUMC01
      A01FK0W Adhesive - -

    10. Weld the front body pillar outer to the vehicle side.

      A01FJZ8C01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR OUTER - -
      A01FK0Z

    11. Weld the A to the vehicle side.

      A01FK1PN01

    12. After welding, apply the foamed sealing material to the corresponding parts. (See the painting /coating)

    13. After welding, apply body sealer to the corresponding parts. (See the painting /coating)

    14. After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.