Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Lower A Pillar, Replace Partially (Separation at Belt Line)

Remove

Remove attaching parts.

(Wing, windscreen, front door, wiring harness).

Separate A pillar above reinforcement panel.

Remove (drill off) wheel housing brace.

1   =   A pillar

2   =   Reinforcement

3   =   Wheel housing brace

Install

Prepare flange (clean).

Fit new part.

Note dimensions from body dimension chart.

Apply spot welding paint or spot welding tape.

Weld in A pillar.

1   =   New part, complete

Fit in wheel housing brace and weld in.

Seal hollow spaces of A pillar, sill panel and wheel housing brace with wax.