Center Pillar Inner Panel Lower Reinforcement Replacement
Center Pillar Inner Panel Lower Reinforcement Replacement |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
1. |
Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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3. |
Remove the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Refer to
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement
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4. |
Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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5. |
Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
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6. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds (1). |
7. |
Remove the damaged center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement (1).
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Prepare new center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement in the area (1).
3 x slots (8 x 24 mm / 0.3 x 0.9 in) |
2. |
Prepare new center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement in the area (2).
2 x slots (8 x 24 mm / 0.3 x 0.9 in) |
3. |
Prepare new center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement in the area (3).
17x slots (8 x 24 mm / 0.3 x 0.9 in) |
4. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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5. |
Position the center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
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6. |
Verify the fit of the center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement (1).
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7. |
Clamp the center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement into position (1).
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8. |
MIG-braze the center pillar inner panel lower reinforcement (1). |
9. |
Grind MIG brazed seams.
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10. |
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
.
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11. |
Install the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Refer to
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement
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12. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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13. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
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