Removal and Installation Measurement or alignment angle system | -
Replacement Parts - Trunk partition wall connecting piece
- External quarter panel reinforcement
- Internal quarter panel reinforcement
- Bracket for speaker mounting
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General notes - The quarter panel needs to be removed before the repairs can be started.
- Necessary removal work: Cover, door, B-pillar trim, rocker panel trim, rear seat with seat back, and driver or passenger seat.
- Remove the crossmember/B-pillar connecting piece.
- Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
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Trunk partition wall connecting piece | | -
Trunk partition wall connecting piece - Grind out the MIG weld seams.
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B-pillar external panel and external quarter panel reinforcement | | -
B-pillar external panel, external quarter panel reinforcement and bracket for speaker mounting | | -
Internal quarter panel reinforcement | | -
Internal quarter panel reinforcement - Grind out the MIG weld seams.
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B-pillar inner panel - Cut open the MIG weld seam.
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B-pillar inner panel - Grind out the spot welds.
| Installation - Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25 must be followed.
- The new parts must be positioned accurately in order for the roof mechanism to work properly.
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Fit the new parts and fix with the alignment angle. | | -
B-pillar, inner panel (inside view) - Drill holes for puddle welding (10 mm diameter).
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Internal quarter panel reinforcement - Mill out the elongated holes as shown on the dimensions sheet.
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External quarter panel reinforcement - Drill holes for puddle welding (10 mm diameter).
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B-pillar, outer panel (inside view) - Mill out the elongated holes as shown on the dimensions sheet.
- Drill holes for puddle welding (10 mm diameter).
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B-pillar, outer panel (inside view) - NVH element.
- Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element and insert the NVH element.
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B-pillar, outer panel (inside view) - Before inserting the B-pillar, apply 2-part metal adhesive.
- Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element.
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B-pillar external panel, external quarter panel reinforcement and bracket for speaker mounting | | -
B-pillar external panel and external quarter panel reinforcement | | -
B-pillar outer panel NOTE:The final welded joint is made when the quarter panel is installed. - Resistance spot welding (tack-weld).
- Intermittent MIG weld.
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Internal quarter panel reinforcement | | -
Internal quarter panel reinforcement | | |