| Removal and Installation Measurement and alignment angle system Removal | | -
General Notes - The side panel and the fender are removed before starting the repairs.
- Required removal operations: Seat, doors, rocker panel inner trim, A- and B-pillar inner trim panels.
- Move carpets and wiring out of the working area.
| - In order to prevent body distortion while performing repairs, the body must be stabilized on an alignment angle system.
- The cut location may vary depending upon the extent of the damage.
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Possible cut locations - Cut option (partial replacement of centerpiece).
- Cut option (partial replacement, front).
- Cut option (partial replacement, rear).
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Rocker panel - Mill out the spot welds.
- Grind out the weld seams.
| 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 501-25A must be followed. | | -
Rocker panel - Drill holes for puddle welding (diameter: 10 mm).
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Rocker panel - Puddle weld.
- Resistance spot weld.
- Continuous MIG weld.
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