B-pillar, spare part, complete side
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B-pillar, spare part, complete side
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Depending on the damage, the B-pillar can be replaced with two alternative spare part configurations. In the method described below, one complete side with reinforcement is used. For replacement of the B-pillar with separate spare parts, see.
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Cut the B-pillar as indicated by the marks. The cut shall be located 60 mm under the B-pillar measurement point. Cut through all the panel layers.
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2.
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Cut the rear section of the sill as illustrated. Cut only through the outer panel.
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Cut the front sill as illustrated. Cut through 2 panels.
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4.
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Drill out the spot welds.
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Cut the B-pillar inner panel from the inside of the car as illustrated.
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6.
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Tap out the outer sill together with the B-pillar.
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7.
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Protect the roof from welding and grinding splatter.
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8.
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Cut the upper section of the B-pillar's outer panel as illustrated. Measure from the measurement points.
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9.
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Cut the upper section of the B-pillar's outer panel as illustrated.
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10.
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Drill out the spot welds. Tap the section away.
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11.
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Drill out the spot welds at the roof through the roof panel and outer panel.
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Carefully tap up the edge of the roof and drill out the spot welds on the remaining section of outer panel. Tap the section of outer panel away.
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13.
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Drill out the spot welds for the B-pillar reinforcement. Carefully tap away the reinforcement.
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14.
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Mark out the positions on the inside of the B-pillar's upper and lower sections.
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Drill out the spot welds on the inside of the B-pillar's upper section. Tap the section away.
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Drill out the spot welds on the inside of the B-pillar's lower section. Tap the section away.
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17.
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Drill holes for plug welding in the spare part, the inside of the B-pillar.
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18.
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Grind all surfaces that are to be plug welded.
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19.
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Apply welding primer to all surfaces that are to be plug or spot welded.
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20.
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Align the inside of the B-pillar using the earlier markings.
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21.
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Weld in the inside of the B-pillar at the lower edge. Grind in the welds
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22.
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Weld in the inside of the B-pillar at the upper edge. Grind in the welds.
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23.
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Drill through the outer panel and the reinforcement at the upper edge of the spare part for plug welding.
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Prepare the whole side of the spare part. Cut the spare part's upper edge against the roof so that it fits in with the earlier cutting.
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Make a mark on the front sill of the replacement panel. Make the mark so that it matches the cut previously made on the car. The cut should be made a few mm above the mark so the length can be adjusted during mounting. The cut should be made through all panels.
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Cut the rear sill of the spare part so that it fits the cut made earlier on the rear sill.
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Cut the outer front sill of the replacement panel to be able to weld the reinforcement.
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28.
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Drill out the spot welds and save the loose piece. Drill out the plug welding on the front sill of the spare part.
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29.
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Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.
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30.
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Apply welding primer to all surfaces that are to be plug or spot welded.
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31.
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Align the spare part by inserting it under the roof, rear sill and front reinforcement.
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32.
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Plug weld, all-weld and seam weld the spare part in at the upper edge against the roof. Grind in the welds.
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Spot-weld the spare part.
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34.
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Tap down the edge of the roof against the outer panel and the B-pillar reinforcement. Plug weld the drilled-out holes.
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All-weld in the front sill reinforcement and the loose piece.
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36.
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All-weld the rear sill.
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37.
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All-weld the upper section of the B-pillar.
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39.
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Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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40.
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Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
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41.
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Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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42.
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Apply rust protector after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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