FRONT BODY PILLAR(for 3 Door) CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS
With the cowl top side upper panel assembly removed.
REMOVAL
Symbol Meaning

Remove Weld Points

Remove Weld Points

Remove Weld Points

Cut with Disc Sander etc.

Cut and Join Location
*a
60 mm (2.36 in.)
*b
505 mm (19.88 in.)
*a
30 mm (1.18 in.)
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INSTALLATION
Symbol Meaning

Plug Weld

Plug Weld

Plug Weld

Cut and Join Location

Fillet Weld

Butt Weld

Body Sealer
Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.
Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)
If the entire supply part is not needed, remove the part of the supply part that is needed.
*1
ROCKER REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
*2
FRONT BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER
*3
FRONT BODY PILLAR UPPER OUTER
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*a
565 mm (22.24 in.)
*b
30 mm (1.18 in.)
*c
190 mm (7.48 in.)
*d
145 mm (5.71 in.)
*e
505 mm (19.88 in.)
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Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.
Tip:Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.
Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the rocker reinforce sub-assembly outer, front pillar reinforcement sub-assembly lower, front body pillar sub-assembly inner, front body pillar upper outer and side panel to cowl gusset with the standard number of welding points.
*1
ROCKER REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
*2
FRONT PILLAR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
*3
FRONT BODY PILLAR SUB-ASSEMBLY INNER
*4
FRONT BODY PILLAR UPPER OUTER
*5
SIDE PANEL TO COWL GUSSET
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*a
15 mm (0.59 in.)
*b
10 mm (0.39 in.)
Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.
Tip:Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.
*a
20 mm (0.79 in.)
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After welding, apply the foamed sealing material to the corresponding parts. (See the painting/coating)
After welding, apply body sealer to the corresponding parts. (See the painting/coating)
After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.