Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel Sectioning (5-Door Hatchback 68
and Wagon 35)
Note: According to
different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining
methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
3. |
Remove all related panels and
components. |
4. |
Visually inspect the damage.
Repair as much of the damage as possible. |
5. |
Remove the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.
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6. |
Create cut lines on the body
hinge pillar outer panel (1). |
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Note: Do not damage
any inner panels or reinforcements.
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7. |
Cut the body hinge pillar
outer panel (1) where sectioning is to be performed. |
8. |
Locate and mark all the
necessary factory welds of the body hinge pillar outer panel
(1). |
9. |
Drill all factory welds. Note
the number and location of welds for installation of the service
assembly. |
10. |
Remove the damaged body hinge
pillar outer panel (1). |
Installation Procedure
1. |
Cut the body hinge pillar
outer panel (1) in corresponding locations to fit the remaining
original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a
gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint. |
2. |
Prepare all mating surfaces as
necessary. |
3. |
Align the body hinge pillar
outer panel (1). |
4. |
Create 21 x 5 x 18
mm slots for MIG-brazing on the body hinge outer pillar
panel (1) in locations where the spotwelder is not
applicable. |
5. |
Clean and prepare the
attaching surfaces for brazing. |
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Note: In MIG-brazing
areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.
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6. |
Apply structural adhesive (1)
to all attaching surfaces. |
7. |
Position the body hinge pillar
outer panel (1) on the vehicle. |
8. |
Verify the fit of the body
hinge pillar outer panel. |
9. |
Clamp the body hinge pillar
outer panel into position. |
10. |
Spot weld the body hinge
pillar outer panel (1) accordingly. |
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Flange windshield opening (2)
- 12 spot welds |
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Flange body side front window
(3) - 17 spot welds |
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Flange front side door opening
(4) - 24 spot welds |
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Flange rocker panel (5) - 12
spot welds |
11. |
Braze the body hinge pillar
outer panel (1) accordingly. |
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Body hinge pillar / body side
outer upper panel (2) - 195 mm |
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Body hinge pillar / rocker
panel (3) - 350 mm |
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Body hinge pillar (4) - 21.5 x
18 mm slot brazes |
12. |
To create a solid braze with
minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch brazes along the
seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete
the stitch braze. |
13. |
Apply the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
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14. |
Paint the repaired
area. |
15. |
Install all related panels and
components. |
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