| Removal and Installation Measurement or alignment angle system | | -
Replacement Parts - Rocker panel reinforcement
| Removal - In order to prevent body distortion while performing repairs, the body must be fixed on an alignment angle system.
- The location of the separating cut may be changed depending on the extent of the damage.
- The joints are butted up and joined using a continuous MIG weld seam.
- Depending on the level of damage, it is not always necessary to remove the A-pillar or B-pillar for partial replacements.
- The repair shown only describes a complete replacement in full.
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General notes - The rocker panel, A-pillar outer panel with reinforcement and B-pillar with reinforcement need to be removed before commencing the repair.
- Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
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Rocker panel reinforcement - Overview of cutting options
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Rocker panel reinforcement, front | | | -
Rocker panel reinforcement, rear | Installation NOTE: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. | | -
Rocker panel reinforcement, rear - Drill holes for puddle welding (10 mm diameter).
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NOTE:Only tack-weld the rocker panel reinforcement at the top and bottom. The final welded joint is made with the rocker panel installed. Rocker panel reinforcement, front - Resistance spot weld.
- Resistance spot welding (tack-weld).
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NOTE:Only tack-weld the rocker panel reinforcement at the top and bottom. The final welded joint is made with the rocker panel installed. Rocker panel reinforcement, rear - Resistance spot weld.
- Resistance spot welding (tack-weld).
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Rocker panel reinforcement, rear | | |
