ROCKER FRONT PANEL CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

Info Added 2016-03-29

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  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    A01Q0FO Remove Weld Points
    A01Q0EY Remove Weld Points
    A01Q0HQ Remove Weld Points
    A01Q0JR Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    A01Q0M9 Cut and Join Location

    1. A is reused.

      Tech Tips

      Carefully cut the rocker panel sub-assembly outer so as not to damage B.

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      *1 ROCKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER - -
      *a 160 mm (6.30 in.) *b 365 mm (14.37 in.)
      A01Q0I3 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.

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      A01XPT4 Adhesive A01Q0I3 Laser Screw Welding
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      *a 65 mm (2.56 in.) *b 35 mm (1.38 in.)

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    A01Q0FO Remove Weld Points
    A01Q0KH Spot Weld
    A01Q0J0 Plug Weld
    A01Q0D7 Plug Weld
    A01Q0E4 Plug Weld
    A01Q0M9 Cut and Join Location
    A01Q0DB Fillet Weld
    A01Q0HW 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.

      Tech Tips

      Carefully cut the rocker panel sub-assembly outer so as not to damage A.

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      *1 ROCKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER - -
      *a 60 mm (2.36 in.) *b 430 mm (16.93 in.)
      *c 35 mm (1.38 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.

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      A01XPT4 Adhesive - -

    5. Weld the rocker panel sub-assembly outer to the vehicle side.

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      *1 ROCKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER - -
      *a 15 mm (0.59 in.) - -
      A01Q0I3 Laser Screw Welding - -

    6. Weld the A to the vehicle side.

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      A01Q0I3 Laser Screw Welding - -

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

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