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Measure and mark the cutlines on the side sill outer panel. Cut the side sill outer panel along the cutlines.
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When cutting the side sill outer panel, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the side sill outer reinforcement.
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 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.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the side sill outer reinforcement.
Remove the 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. Cut the new side sill outer reinforcement along the cutlines.
Drill 8mm holes along the new side sill outer reinforcement flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new side sill outer reinforcement in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
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
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 butt weld the seams and MIG plug weld all holes.
Clean and prepare all welds and remove all residues.
Apply body filler to the side sill panel seams.
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.
