B-Pillar, Sectioning - Outer
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B-Pillar, Sectioning - Outer
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3.
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Remove all related panels and components.
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4.
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Remove sealant and anti-corrosion materials from repair area, if necessary and note their placement.
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5.
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Repair as much as possible of the damaged area. Refer to
Body dimensions
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6.
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Remove the weatherstrip, note the flange in the center pillar. There will be a 3-metal stack-up. The middle layer is the center pillar's inner reinforcement (1).
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7.
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Measure 13 mm (1/2 in) from the front and rear edges of the center pillar's inner reinforcement and mark a vertical line (1).
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Measure 2.5 cm from the door opening's function line (1) and mark up a horizontal line.
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9.
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Cut the window (1) in the outer center pillar.
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Locate and drill out all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the service part.
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12.
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Remove the damaged outer center pillar section (1).
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From the service part, cut the panel at corresponding points in order to overlap the remaining original panel by 25 mm (1 in) at every common point (1).
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2.
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Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug the weld holes in the service side (1), if necessary, at corresponding points noted on the original panel and along common sections
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3.
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If necessary, prepare surfaces for welding.
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4.
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Apply GM approved welds through coating or equivalent on all surfaces.
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Place the outer center pillar (1) in the vehicle with the 3- dimensional measuring equipment. Secure the pillar in place.
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Plug the welds according to (1) .
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To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make a 25 mm (1 in) Weld bead along 25 mm (1 in) the parts between them. Then go back and complete the weld (1).
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8.
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Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
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9.
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Apply sealant and, if necessary, corrosion material to the repair area.
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11.
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Install all related panels and components.
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