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A-Pillar Assembly - Convertible > < B-Pillar and Reinforcement - 3-Door

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar and Reinforcement—5-Door Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement and alignment angle system
  1. Replacement Parts
    • B-pillar outer panel
    • B-pillar inner panel
    • B-pillar reinforcement

Removal

  1. General notes
    • Required removal operations: Front door, rear door, B-pillar trim panel, rocker panel trim, headliner, front and rear seats.
    • Fold back the carpets and move the wiring harness out of the working area.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If the B-pillar reinforcement is also to be renewed, the separating cuts on the door sill and the upper B-pillar must be made according to the specified dimensions. If only the lower part of the B-pillar outer panel is being renewed, the separating cut must be made above the lower door hinge mounting point.
    Outer B-pillar
    1. Cut locations.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Separating cut for partial replacement.

  1. Outer B-pillar
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Heat the area (approx. 170°) and detach the NVH element.

  1. B-pillar reinforcement
    1. Cut point.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Heat the area (approx. 170°) and detach the NVH element.
    1. Separating cut for partial replacement.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the B-pillar reinforcement with B-pillar inner panel downwards.
    B-pillar (inside view)
    • Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Inner B-pillar
    1. Cut point.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

Installation
  1. Inner B-pillar
    1. Continuous MIG weld.
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. Inner B-pillar
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Inner B-pillar
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. B-pillar reinforcement
    1. Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element.
    1. Continuous MIG weld.
    1. Resistance spot weld (tack weld only).

  1. Outer B-pillar
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Outer B-pillar
    1. Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element.
    1. Continuous MIG weld.
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. Outer B-pillar
    • Puddle weld.

A-Pillar Assembly - Convertible > < B-Pillar and Reinforcement - 3-Door