FRONT PILLAR
WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT
3-15
CAUTION
Weld and repair if the side sill reinforcement support is
damaged.
4. Remove the side outer panel from the new front pillar outer
parts. Cut the front pillar outer by aligning it with the side sill
outer reinforcement center on the body-side. Next, cut only
the side sill outer reinforcement center 100 mm (3.9 in)
forward from the cut area to create a cover, then cut the side
sill reinforcement support 40 mm (1.57 in) behind the cut
area of the side sill outer reinforcement center.
5. When assembling a new front pillar outer parts, apply a front
pillar silencer protector in advance, bury the clearance with
butyl tape then apply structural adhesives in the areas
shown in the figure of the instructions.
6. Weld the side sill reinforcement support then weld the cover
of the side sill outer reinforcement center.
ADHESIVE TYPE BRAND
Epoxyayresin
adhesive
3Mä Part No.8115 or
equivalent
AB200373
AC
COVER
100 mm
(3.9 in)
SIDE SILL OUTER
REINFORCEMENT
CENTER
SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT
SUPPORT
40 mm
(1.57 in)
AB202040
AB
FRONT PILLAR
SILENCER
PROTECTOR
: ADHESIVE
AB200374
AB
COVER