Before cutting the center pillar, be sure to support the roof panel.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the center pillar outer panel.
Cut the center pillar outer panel along the cutlines.
When cutting the center pillar 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 center pillar outer panel sections.
Remove the center pillar outer panel sections.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the center pillar outer reinforcement.
Cut the center pillar outer reinforcement along the cutlines.
When cutting the center pillar outer reinforcement, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the center pillar outer upper reinforcement.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the center pillar outer reinforcement section.
Remove the center pillar outer reinforcement section.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the center pillar outer upper reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement. Cut the center pillar outer upper reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement along the cutlines.
When cutting the center pillar outer upper reinforcement and side sill outer reinforcement, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or the center pillar inner panel and side sill inner panel.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the center pillar outer panel assembly.
Remove the center pillar outer panel assembly.
Drill out and grind away all spotwelds and MIG lap welds attaching the center pillar inner panel.
Remove the center pillar inner panel.
Clean cut portions with a grinder.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Drill 8mm holes along the new center pillar inner panel flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new center pillar inner panel in place for welding.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes and MIG lap weld the seam.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the new center pillar outer panel assembly. Cut the new center pillar outer panel assembly along the cutlines.
Drill 8mm holes along the new center pillar outer panel assembly flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new center pillar outer panel assembly in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.
Check the fit of the front door and rear doors.
Reinstall the center pillar outer panel.
Apply body filler to the center pillar outer seam. Sand and finish.
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.
Reattach the center pillar outer reinforcement section that were cut off, then MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Reattach the center pillar outer panel sections that were cut off, then MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
Apply body filler to joints and sand as needed.
Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the welded parts and the inside of center pillar (Refer to the CORROSION PROTECTION).
Prepare 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 carefully (Refer to the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).
Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.
