Replacement

Replacement

1. Remove the related parts:

• Bonnet
• Front wing
• Front door
• Windscreen
• Front side trim
• Door opening trim
• Side cowl lining
• Dashboard
• Front pillar trim
• Wire harness, etc.
• Steering column

NOTE: Make sure that the right and left pillars are parallel with the windscreen surface. Check the door for proper opening and closing.

2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area.

• Pull out the damaged area with the frame straightener before cutting off the front pillar extension and front pillar.

NOTE: Pull out until the pillar is lined up with the surface of the windscreen.

• With the pillar pulled out, pull out and straighten the related lower dashboard and floor section.
• After pulling, check the inner pillar position using the body dimensional drawings.

3. Remove the inner wing upper member.

A. Inner wing Upper Member

4. Cut off the front pillar.

• Cut off the front pillar along the bold line shown in illustration 77M1267 with a spot weld cutter.
• Use a handsaw to cut the windscreen and side sill areas.

NOTE: Be careful not to cut the inner section.

• Centre punch around the spot weld imprints. • Drill holes using a spot cutter. • Chisel off the weld flanges. • Finish the burrs at the drilled areas with a disc sander.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.