Measure and mark the cutlines on the center side sill outer panel.
Cut the center side sill outer panel along the cutlines.
When cutting the center side sill outer panel, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or side sill outer reinforcement.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the center side sill outer panel sections.
Remove the center side sill outer panel sections.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the center side sill outer reinforcement. Cut the center side sill outer reinforcement along the cutlines.
When cutting the center 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 side sill panel assembly.
Remove the center side sill panel assembly.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the new center side sill panel assembly. Cut the new center side sill panel assembly along the cutlines.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new center side sill panel assembly for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp new center side sill panel assembly in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
Spot weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
If spot welding is imposible, 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.
Reattach the center side sill outer panel sections that were cut off, then spot weld the flanges, MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Clean and prepare all welds and remove all residues.
Apply body filler to the side sill panel seams.
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 (Refer to the Body Sealing Locations).
