FRONT BODY PILLAR(for Type B) CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS (PATTERN 1)

B00838G


  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B00837V Remove Weld Points
    B00839L Cut and Join Location
    B00839F Cut Location for Supply Parts

    1. Remove the front body pillar upper outer.

      B0023ZNC01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR UPPER OUTER - -
      B008355 Laser Screw Welding - -
      B0023XPC01
      *a 290 mm (11.42 in.) - -
      B0023SS

    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.

      B0023QLC01
      B00836E Adhesive - -

    3. Remove the front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly lower.

      B0023ZSC01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER - -
      B008355 Laser Screw Welding - -
      B0023WU

    4. 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
    B00838T Spot Weld
    B008397 Plug Weld
    B0083AI Butt Weld
    B00839S Body Sealer

    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.

      B0023QLC01
      B00836E Adhesive - -

    4. Weld the front body pillar reinforce sub-assembly lower to the vehicle side.

      B00243LC01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER - -
      B008355 Laser Screw Welding - -
      B00243C

    5. Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.

      Tech Tips

      Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.

      B00243B

    6. Weld the front body pillar upper outer to the vehicle side.

      B0023YHC01
      *1 FRONT BODY PILLAR UPPER OUTER - -
      B008355 Laser Screw Welding - -
      B0023Q6

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

    8. After welding, apply body sealer 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.