FRONT BODY PILLAR CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

B002MI6


  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B002MPA Remove Weld Points
    B002MIA Remove Weld Points
    B002MHS Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    B002MK8 Cut and Join Location
    B002MLN
    B002MQPC01
    *a 105 mm (4.13 in.) *b 135 mm (5.31 in.)
    *c 65 mm (2.56 in.) - -

    1. Be careful when cutting as foamed sealing material is located near the cutting position.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the remaining foamed sealing material from the vehicles side.

      B002MOKC01
      *a 200 mm (7.87 in.) - -
      B002MPD Foamed Sealing Material - -

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    B002MIJ Plug Weld
    B002MHT Plug Weld
    B002MK8 Cut and Join Location
    B002MP9 Fillet Weld
    B002MMD Butt Weld
    B002MJD Body Sealer

    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.

      Tech Tips

      Carefully cut the rocker panel outer so not to damage A.

      B002MHBC01
      *1 ROCKER PANEL OUTER *2 FRONT BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
      *a 200 mm (7.87 in.) - -

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

      B002MPHC01
      *1 ROCKER PANEL OUTER *2 FRONT BODY PILLAR REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
      *3 FRONT BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY - -
      *a 12 mm (0.47 in.) *b 15 mm (0.59 in.)

    5. Weld the rocker panel outer, front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly lower and front body pillar sub-assembly to the vehicle side.

      B002ML7C01
      *1 ROCKER PANEL OUTER *2 FRONT BODY PILLAR REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
      *3 FRONT BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY - -
      *a 15 mm (0.59 in.) - -

    6. Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.

      Tech Tips

      Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.

      B002MHO

    7. Weld the front body pillar upper outer and front fender bracket rear to the vehicle side.

      B002MLEC01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR UPPER OUTER *2 FRONT FENDER BRACKET REAR

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

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

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