Replacement3-1 Front Pillar Outer Panel3-14

Front Pillar Outer Panel3-14

Mass Production Body Welding Diagram

1	Front pillar upper stiffener			5	4-Plate welding
2	Front pillar lower stiffener			6	Front pillar separator
3	Wheelhouse upper member extension			7	Front pillar lower stiffener
4	Wheelhouse upper member (see page 4-3)			8	Side sill reinforcement

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Removal

Remove the wheelhouse upper member extension, and cut and pry off the front pillar outer panel, and if necessary replace the front fender bracket.

Check the front pillar lower stiffener position, and check for damage. Replace it if necessary.

When replacing the front pillar lower stiffener, remove the front pillar separator, and glue the insulator at the separator mounted position.

If necessary, replace the front fender bracket.

Front Pillar Outer Panel (cont'd)3-16

Installation

1. Glue the insulator to the inner lower as shown.
   

   Insulator: P/N. 74416-SF1-000

   Adhesive: Cemedine 366, or equivalent

   

   
   

2. Set the new front pillar lower stiffener and front fender bracket into position, and tack weld the clamped position.
   
3. Cut the repair part (outer panel), and set it into position.
   Clamp the repair part, and check the body dimensions (see section 4) .
   
4. Temporarily install the windshield, windshield side trim, door, hood, and front fender, and check for differences in level and clearance. Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.
   
5. Remove the repair part, and weld the front pillar lower stiffener, upper stiffener, and side sill reinforcement.
   

   

   
   
6. Clamp the repair part, and recheck the clearance and alignment of the door, front fender, and windshield.
   
7. Do the main welding.
   

   Attach a patch at the cut section of the front pillar and side sill outer panel, and plug weld them.

   

   
   

8. Weld the wheelhouse upper member extension and upper member.
   

   

   
   

Replacement3-1 Front Pillar Outer Panel3-14