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Upper A pillar outer panel (conv.)

Upper A pillar outer panel (conv.)


1. Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.

2. Roughly cut the top of the outer panel on the A pillar, 150 mm from the edge of the windscreen frame.


3. Grind down the continuous weld securing the outer panel of the A pillar to the windscreen member.

4. Cut the outer panel around the upper hinge.

5. Drill out the spot welds securing the outer panel of the A pillar.


6. Knock away the outer panel of the A pillar and align any deformed metal.

7. Cut and position the new outer panel on the A pillar.


8. Rub down the areas on the outer panel and body that are to be welded so they are clean.

9. Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be plug and spot welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.

10. Put the outer panel in position on the body and fasten it with a few welding clamps.

11. Fasten the A pillar outer panel to the reinforcement, securing it with plug welds and spot welds.


12. All-weld the joint at the upper end of the A pillar and around the upper hinge.


13. Grind the welds clean.

14. Wash off surplus welding primer. Welding primer makes for poorer adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

15. Apply primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.

16. Seal joints and metal folds with putty. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.

17. Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.