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Upper A-pillar outer panel, CV

Upper A-pillar outer panel, CV


1. Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.

2. Cut the top of the outer panel on the A pillar, 150 mm from the edge of the windscreen frame.


3. Grind down the all-weld securing the outer panel of the A-pillar to the windscreen member.

4. Cut the outer panel around the upper hinge.

5. Drill out the spot welds securing the outer panel of the A pillar.


6. Knock away the outer panel of the A-pillar and align any deformed metal.

7. Cut and align the new outer panel for the A-pillar.


8. Rub down the areas on the outer panel and body that are to be welded so they are clean.

9. Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be plug and spot welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.

10. Put the outer panel in position on the body and fasten it with a few welding clamps.

11. Plug and spot weld the A-pillar outer panel to the reinforcement.


12. All weld the joint at the top of the A-pillar and around the upper hinge.


13. Grind the welds.

14. Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

15. Apply primer to all ground surfaces. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.

16. Seal joints and panel edges with sealant. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.

17. Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.