CENTER BODY PILLAR CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

A004BU9


  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B0049KO Remove Weld Points
    B0049K7 Remove Weld Points
    A004BO8 Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    A004BX8 Cut and Join Location

    1. A is reused.

      A004BQGC02
      *a 20 mm (0.79 in.) *b 320 mm (12.60 in.)

    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.

      A004BVCC01
      B0049J8 Adhesive - -
      A004BUHC01
      A004BQ2 Laser Screw Welding - -
      A004BSPC01
      *a 10 mm (0.39 in.) *b 50 mm (1.97 in.)

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    B0049K7 Remove Weld Points
    B0049K5 Plug Weld
    B0049IB Plug Weld
    A004BX8 Cut and Join Location
    A004BRH Fillet 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. If the entire supply part is not needed, remove the part of the supply part that is needed.

      A004BUNC01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER - -
      *a 10 mm (0.39 in.) *b 50 mm (1.97 in.)

    4. Weld the center body pillar sub-assembly inner to the vehicle side.

      A004BQUC01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER - -
      *a 15 mm (0.59 in.) - -

    5. 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.

      A004BVCC02
      B0049J8 Adhesive - -

    6. Weld the center body pillar reinforcement sub-assembly to the vehicle side.

      A004BUVC01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY - -
      A004BQ2 Laser Screw Welding - -

    7. Weld the A to the vehicle side.

      A004BOWN01

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

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