Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning (Complete)
Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning (Complete) |
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 front side door. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement
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4. |
Remove the front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement
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5. |
Remove windshield. Refer to
Windshield Replacement
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6. |
Remove the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
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7. |
Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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8. |
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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9. |
Create cut lines on the front hinge pillar body. |
10. |
Cut the front hinge pillar body where sectioning is to be performed.
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11. |
Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front hinge pillar body.
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12. |
Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
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13. |
Remove the damaged front hinge pillar body.
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Installation Procedure |
2. |
Prepare new front hinge pillar body in the area (1).
13 x slots (5 x 18 mm / 0.2 x 0.7 in) |
3. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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4. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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5. |
Apply 1K-Adhesive on the sound deadener (2). Refer to
Chemical Products
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6. |
Position the front hinge pillar body on the vehicle.
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7. |
Verify the fit of the front hinge pillar body.
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8. |
Clamp the front hinge pillar body into position.
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9. |
Spot weld the front hinge pillar body (1) accordingly. |
10. |
MIG-braze the front hinge pillar body (2).
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11. |
Grind MIG-brazed seams.
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12. |
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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13. |
Install the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
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14. |
Install the front side door. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement
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15. |
Install the front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement
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16. |
Install the windshield. Refer to
Windshield Replacement
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17. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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18. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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