Measure and mark the cutlines on the side sill outer panel. Cut the side sill outer panel along the cutlines.
When cutting the side sill outer panel, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the center pillar outer reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the side sill outer panel.
Remove the side sill outer panel.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the side sill outer reinforcement. Cut the side sill outer reinforcement along the cutlines.
When cutting the side sill outer reinforcement, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the side sill inner panel.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the center pillar outer reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement.
Remove the center pillar outer reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement.
Clean cut portions with a grinder.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the new side sill outer reinforcement and center pillar outer reinforcement. Cut the new side sill outer reinforcement and center pillar outer reinforcement along the cutlines.
Drill 8mm holes along the new side sill outer reinforcement and center pillar outer reinforcement flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new side sill outer reinforcement and center pillar outer reinforcement in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the new side sill outer panel. Cut the new side sill outer panel along the cutlines.
Drill 8mm holes along the new side sill outer panel flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new side sill outer panel in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Apply body filler to the side sill panel seams.
Apply the epoxy primer to the interior of the side sill panel.
Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the welded parts and the interior of the side sill panel (Refer to the CORROSION PROTECTION).
Prepare the exterior surfaces for priming, using wax and grease remover.
Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.
Apply conversion coating and water rinse.
Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints (Refer to the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).
Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.
