With the cowl top side panel removed.
REMOVAL
| Symbol Meaning | |
|---|---|
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Remove Weld Points |
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Remove Weld Points |
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Cut and Join Location |
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Cut Location for Supply Parts |
REMOVAL POINT
Reuse *a, as the area of the outer panel that is cut and joined is to the rear of the supplied part cut position.
Remove the side panel gusset at the same time.
| *1 | Side Panel Gusset | - | - |
| *b | mm (in.) | - | - |
INSTALLATION
| Symbol Meaning | |
|---|---|
|
Remove Weld Points |
|
Spot Weld |
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Plug Weld |
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Plug Weld |
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Cut and Join Location |
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Butt Weld |
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Body Sealer |
INSTALLATION POINT
Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the rocker outer panel, front body pillar lower reinforce, side inner panel, front body outer pillar and side panel gusset with the standard number of welding points.
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 dimension diagram)
Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.
Tech Tips
Apply sealer in an even, continuous bead.
After welding, apply the foamed sealing material to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)
After welding, apply body sealer 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.
| *a | mm (in.) | - | - |
| *1 | Front Body Outer Pillar | *2 | Side Panel Gusset |
| *3 | Front Body Pillar Lower Reinforce | *4 | Side Inner Panel |
| *5 | Rocker Outer Panel | - | - |