ROCKER OUTER PANEL CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

A004BRK

  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B0049KO Remove Weld Points
    B0049JM Remove Weld Points
    B0049K7 Remove Weld Points
    A004BX8 Cut and Join Location

    1. 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.

      A004BRFC01
      B0049J8 Adhesive - -
      A004BUS
      A004BX9C01
      *a 300 mm (11.81 in.) - -

    2. When replace only the outer panel, please cut off a necessary range depending on a damage range.


      1. Carefully cut the outer panel so not to damage the reinforcement.

      2. Make sure that butt welding does not heat-affect the reinforcement when welding the outer panel.

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    B0049K5 Plug Weld
    B0049K1 Plug Weld
    B0049IB Plug Weld
    A004BPM 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. 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.

      A004BRFC01
      B0049J8 Adhesive - -
      A004BPYC01
      *1 SIDE PANEL OUTER NO.2 - -

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