Center Pillar Sectioning - Outer
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 center
pillar outer panel (1). |
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Note: Do not damage
any inner panels or reinforcements.
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7. |
Cut the panel (1) where
sectioning is to be performed. |
8. |
Locate and mark all the
necessary factory welds of the center pillar outer panel
(1). |
9. |
Drill all factory
welds. |
10. |
Remove the damaged center
pillar outer panel (1). |
Installation Procedure
1. |
Cut the center pillar outer
panel 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 center pillar outer
panel. |
4. |
Clean and prepare the
attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing. |
5. |
Apply structural adhesive (1)
to all attaching surfaces |
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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. |
Position the center pillar
outer panel (1) on the vehicle. |
7. |
Verify the fit of the center
pillar outer panel. |
8. |
Clamp the center pillar outer
panel into position. |
9. |
Spot weld the center pillar
outer panel (1) accordingly. |
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Flange front side door opening
(2) - 25 spot welds. |
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Flange rear side door opening
(3) - 24 spot welds. |
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Flange rocker panel (4) - 14
spot welds |
10. |
Braze the center pillar outer
panel (1) accordingly. |
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Center pillar / body side
outer upper panel (2) - 890 mm |
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Center pillar / rocker outer
panel rear (3) - 350 mm |
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Center pillar / rocker outer
panel front (4) - 350 mm |
11. |
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. |
12. |
Apply the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
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13. |
Paint the repaired
area. |
14. |
Install all related panels and
components. |
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