FRONT BODY PILLAR CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

With the front body pillar lower gusset removed.

REMOVAL

Symbol Meaning
	Remove Weld Points
	Remove Weld Points
	Remove Weld Points
	Cut with Disc Sander etc.
	Cut and Join Location
	Cut Location for Supply Parts

REMOVAL POINT

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 in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.
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.

INSTALLATION

Symbol Meaning
	Spot Weld
	Plug Weld
	Plug Weld
	Plug Weld
	Cut and Join Location
	Fillet Weld
	Butt Weld
	Body Sealer

INSTALLATION POINT

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.
Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the rocker panel reinforcement sub-assembly, front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly upper, front body pillar sub-assembly inner and front body pillar outer with the standard number of welding points.
When welding *1, make a hole on a new part for plug welding and weld the panel with the panel behind completely.
Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.

Tech Tips

Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.
Apply adhesive (3M^TMAutomix^TMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *2 in the illustration.
Tech Tips
- Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.
- Apply enough adhesive to the panels.
After welding the rocker panel reinforcement sub-assembly, front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly upper, front body pillar sub-assembly inner and front body pillar outer to the vehicle side, install the *3.
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.


*1	Laser Screw Welding