Outer side reinforcement with outer B pillar reinforcement (conv.)
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Outer side reinforcement with outer B pillar reinforcement (conv.)
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Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.
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2.
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Remove the side panel.
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3.
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Remove the door frame.
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4.
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Cut the B pillar reinforcement at the bottom.
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Drill out the spot welds.
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6.
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Knock away the reinforcements and align any deformed metalwork.
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7.
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Drill out the spot welds securing the remaining sections of B pillar reinforcement and knock it loose.
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Grind clean the surfaces to be welded on the new reinforcements.
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9.
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Grind clean the surfaces to be welded on the body.
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10.
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Drill holes for plug-welding the bottom of the B pillar reinforcement.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be spot welded or plug welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Put the new reinforcements in place and secure them with some welding clamps.
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Put the side panel and door frame in place and check the fit.
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Remove the side panel and door frame.
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Weld the outer side reinforcement and B pillar reinforcement in place.
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Seam weld the upper edge of the B pillar reinforcement to the side panel reinforcement.
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Plug weld the bottom of the B pillar reinforcement.
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Grind the welds clean.
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Fit the door frame and side panel. See
Door frame (conv.) and
Side panel (conv.)
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20.
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Wash off surplus welding primer. Welding primer makes for poorer adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.
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22.
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Seal joints and metal folds with putty. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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23.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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