The apron panel reinforcement and inner reinforcement of the A-pillar are already removed before the repair starts.
Necessary removal work: door, hood, windshield, facia crash padding, A-pillar trim and rocker panel trim.
NOTE:If the inner and outer A-pillar reinforcements are being completely replaced, drill out the spot welds on the A-pillar outer panel by two panel thicknesses.
A-pillar outer panel
Separating cut.
Mill out the spot welds.
Grind out the spot welds.
Warm the area (about 170° C) and release the NVH elements.
A-pillar inner reinforcement
Mill out the spot welds.
Warm the area (about 170° C) and release the NVH elements.
A-pillar inner reinforcement with rocker panel reinforcement
Mill out the spot welds.
Grind out the spot welds.
Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).
Separating cut.
Remove the NVH element.
A-pillar inner reinforcement with rocker panel reinforcement
Grind out the weld seams.
Installation
NOTE:The instructions concerning welding equipment given in Section 501-25A must be observed before resistance spot welding body panels with a total thickness of 3 mm and greater.
Inner A-pillar with rocker panel reinforcement
Drill a hole for puddle welding (diameter: 10 mm).
Inner A-pillar with rocker panel reinforcement
Resistance spot weld
Puddle welding
Continuous MIG weld seam.
Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element and install it.