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To remove the front pillar, drill out all spotwelds attaching the cowl side upper outer panel.
To remove the front pillar, drill out all spotwelds attaching the cowl side upper outer panel.
Remove the cowl side upper outer panel.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the front pillar outer panel.
Cut the front pillar outer panel along the cutlines.
When cutting the front pillar outer panel, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the front pillar outer reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front pillar outer panel sections.
Remove the front pillar outer panel sections.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the front pillar outer reinforcement and side sill reinforcement.
Cut the front pillar outer reinforcement and side sill reinforcement along the cutlines.
When cutting the front pillar outer reinforcement and side sill reinforcement, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the front pillar inner panel.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front pillar outer panel assembly.
Remove the front pillar outer panel assembly.
Drill out the spotwelds and grind away MIG lap weld attaching the front pillar inner panel.
Remove the front pillar inner panel.
Straighten all flanges as necessary, prepare all surfaces to be welded.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new front pillar inner panel for MIG plug welding.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
After applying epoxy adhesive, fit and clamp the new front pillar inner panel in place for welding.
Spot weld and MIG plug weld all holes, MIG lap weld the seam.
If spot welding is impossible, MIG plug weld all holes.
Apply epoxy adhesive to the weld points of new panel or body panel.
Be sure to use the recommended epoxy adhesive below.
Epoxy adhesive : 3M(PN8115), Henkel(Terokal 5055) or equivalent.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new front pillar outer panel assembly for MIG plug welding.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
After applying epoxy adhesive, fit and clamp the new front pillar outer panel assembly in place for welding.
Spot weld and MIG plug weld all holes, MIG butt weld the seams.
If spot welding is impossible, MIG plug weld all holes.
Apply epoxy adhesive to the weld points of new panel or body panel.
Be sure to use the recommended epoxy adhesive below.
Epoxy adhesive : 3M(PN8115), Henkel(Terokal 5055) or equivalent.
Reattach the front pillar outer panel sections that were cut off, then MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new cowl side upper outer panel for MIG plug welding.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
After applying epoxy adhesive, fit and clamp the new cowl side upper outer panel in place for welding.
Spot weld and MIG plug weld all holes.
If spot welding is impossible, MIG plug weld all holes.
Apply epoxy adhesive to the weld points of new panel or body panel.
Be sure to use the recommended epoxy adhesive below.
Epoxy adhesive : 3M(PN8115), Henkel(Terokal 5055) or equivalent.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
Apply an anti-corrosion agent as required (Refer to the Corrosion Protection).
Prepare the exterior surfaces for priming using wax and grease remover.
Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints carefully (Refer to the Body Sealing Locations).
