R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

Operation 7210B10 · Structure elements-central and rear part

5 doors

Removing

Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

Straighten the body if necessary.

1. Use a pneumatic saw to cut along the lines shown in the figure.

2. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld points around the edge of the pillar.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots ground previously.

3. Remove the centre pillar trim.

1. Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots shown in the figure.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

2. Remove the centre pillar reinforcement.

1. Use a chamfering machine and a drill to remove the spot welds shown in the figure.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots ground previously.

2. Remove the underdoor side member reinforcement.

1. Use a pneumatic saw to cut along the lines shown in the figure.

2. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld points around the edge of the pillar.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots ground previously.

3. Remove the pillar inner frame.

Use a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.

1. Apply electrogalvanised paint to the areas of the underdoor side member and the roof/side panel connecting profile treated previously.

Use a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.

1. Apply electrogalvanised paint to the edges of the centre pillar inner frame treated previously.

Use a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.

1. Apply electrogalvanised paint to the edges of the centre pillar reinforcement treated previously.

Use a rotary brush to clean the treated areas.

1. Apply electrogalvanised paint to the edges of the underdoor sie memeber reinforcement treated previously.

Use a rotary brush to clean the treated areas.

1. Apply electrogalvanised paint to the edges of the centre pillar trim treated previously.

Refitting

Use a circular saw to cut the upper part ready for fitting by laying it in place.

1. Position the inner cover correctly on the vehicle.

2. Lock the cover using self-locking clamps.

3. Use a MIG welder to seam weld.

4. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

1. Position the underdoor side member reinforcement correctly on the vehicle.

2. Secure the underdoor side member using self-lockign clamps.

3. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

4. Use a MIG welder to seam weld.

Use a circular saw to cut the upper part ready for fitting by laying it in place.

1. Position the inner cover correctly on the vehicle.

2. Secure the cover using self-locking clamps.

3. Use a MIG welder to seam weld.

4. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

5. Use a MIG welder to seam weld at the points shown in the diagram.

Use a circular saw to cut the upper part ready for fitting by laying it in place.

1. Position the inner cover correctly on the vehicle.

2. Secure the cover using self-locking clamps.

3. Use a MIG welder to seam weld.

4. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.

Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.

Apply paint.

Apply wax oil inside the door sill rail.