| Removal and Installation Name Specification A-pillar outer panel Weatherstrip retaining panel A-pillar reinforcement panel A-pillar inner panel Apron panel reinforcement Removal | | -
General notes - Before beginning the repair, remove the fender, the door, the hood, the windscreen and the crash pad.
- Remove the following: A-pillar trim panels, rocker panel trim panels.
- Remove the floor covering and wiring away from the working area.
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Apron panel reinforcement | | | -
Weatherstrip retaining panel | | | -
Area of join with the windscreen cowl - Mill out two panel thicknesses and bend the tab upwards.
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A-pillar reinforcement panel - Cut point.
- To remove, heat the area with a hot-air gun (foam-filled area).
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NOTE:Offer up the A-pillar outer panel and measure the width of the gap before applying the sealant. A-pillar/rocker panel join - Install the NVH element carrier plate.
- Apply sealant all around the edge of the carrier plate according to the width of the gap.
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A-pillar reinforcement - Continuous MIG seam weld at the cut edge with the roof rail.
- Puddle weld.
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A-pillar - At the cut edge, spot weld the backing strip and continuous MIG seam weld.
- Puddle weld.
- Continuous MIG seam weld.
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A-pillar outer panel - Bend up the tab.
- Puddle weld.
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Weatherstrip retaining panel - Continuous MIG seam weld.
- Puddle weld.
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Apron panel reinforcement | | |
