CENTER BODY PILLAR(for Long Body) CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

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  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    A003QW5 Remove Weld Points
    A003QUK Remove Weld Points
    A003QWR Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    A003QWZ Cut and Join Location
    A003QRC Cut Location for Supply Parts

      REMOVAL POINT

    1. Reuse *1, as the area of the outer panel that is cut and joined is to the rear of the supplied part cut position.

    2. *2 is reused.

    3. *3 in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.

    4. 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.

    5. *4 indicates the location of the foamed sealing material. Be careful when cutting as the foamed sealing material is located near the cutting position.

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  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    A003QYV Spot Weld
    A003R1E Plug Weld
    A003QXV Plug Weld
    A003QWZ Cut and Join Location
    A003QYM Fillet Weld
    A003R0H Butt Weld
    A003R1Q Body Sealer

      INSTALLATION POINT

    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.

    4. Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the rocker panel reinforcement sub-assembly, center body pillar reinforcement sub-assembly and center body pillar sub-assembly inner with the standard number of welding points.

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

      Tech Tips

      Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.

    6. Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *1 in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

    7. *2 indicates the location of the foamed sealing material. Be careful when welding as the foamed sealing material is located near the area that is cut and joined together.

    8. After welding the rocker panel reinforcement sub-assembly, center body pillar reinforcement sub-assembly and center body pillar sub-assembly inner to the vehicle side, install the center body pillar outer, *3 and *4.

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

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

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

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