CENTER BODY PILLAR CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

B003G6Z

  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B003FY5 Remove Weld Points
    B003G07 Remove Weld Points
    B003G73 Remove Weld Points
    B003GAF Cut and Join Location
    B003G28 Cut Location for Supply Parts

    1. A is reused.

      B003G38C01
      *a 20 mm (0.79 in.) *b 15 mm (0.59 in.)
      *c 130 mm (5.12 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.

      B003G7IC01
      B003G32 Adhesive - -

    3. Remove the center body pillar outer.

      B003G3EC01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR OUTER - -
      B003G72 Laser Screw Welding - -
      B003G62C01
      *a 305 mm (12.01 in.) - -

    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.

      B003G17C01
      B003G32 Adhesive - -

    5. Remove the center body pillar reinforcement sub-assembly.

      B003G66C01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY - -
      B003G72 Laser Screw Welding - -

    6. After removing the A, remove the center body pillar sub-assembly inner.

      Tech Tips

      A is reused.

      B003G74C01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER - -

    7. 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
    B003G18 Plug Weld
    B003G5O Plug Weld
    B003FYT Plug Weld
    B003FZ0 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. After welding the center body pillar sub-assembly inner to the vehicle side, install the A.

      B003FYPC01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER - -
      *a Ultra High Strength Steel Welding Point - -

        Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficientweld strength. (When repairing this model)

      • When welding 2 panels together including 780 MPa ultra high strength steel.

        *a: Plug weld Plug diameter 10 mm (0.39 in.)
        Wire type AWS A5.18 ER70S-3
        Shield gas Metal active gas

        Note

        Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding.Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.

    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.

      B003G17C01
      B003G32 Adhesive - -

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

      B003FZCC01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY - -
      *a Ultra High Strength Steel Welding Point - -
      B003G72 Laser Screw Welding - -

        Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficientweld strength. (When repairing this model)

      • When welding 2 panels together including 1500 MPa or 780 MPa ultra high strength steel.

        *a: Plug weld Plug diameter 10 mm (0.39 in.)
        Wire type AWS A5.18 ER70S-3
        Shield gas Metal active gas

        Note

        Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding.Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.

      B003FY3C01
      *a Ultra High Strength Steel Welding Point - -

        Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficientweld strength. (When repairing this model)

      • When welding 2 panels together including 1500 MPa ultra high strength steel.

        *a: Plug weld Plug diameter 10 mm (0.39 in.)
        Wire type AWS A5.18 ER70S-3
        Shield gas Metal active gas

        Note

        Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding.Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.

    6. 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.

      B003G7IC01
      B003G32 Adhesive - -

    7. Weld the center body pillar outer and A to the vehicle side.

      B003GB2C01
      *1 CENTER BODY PILLAR OUTER - -
      *a Ultra High Strength Steel Welding Point - -
      B003G72 Laser Screw Welding - -

        Follow the welding conditions below when welding ultra high strength steel to assure sufficient weld strength. (When repairing this model)

      • When welding 3 panels or more together including 1500 MPa ultra high strength steel. (When plug welding a third panel to 2 panels which are welded under the conditions described above.)

        *a: Plug weld Plug diameter Same as the standard method (See the introduction)
        Wire type AWS A5.18 ER70S-3
        Shield gas Metal active gas

        Note

        Be sure to use Metal active gas (Ar 80% + CO220%) as the shield gas when plug welding.Sufficient weld strength cannot be assured when using 100% CO2shield gas.

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

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

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