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41 21 510 Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Removed)

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Read general service information under BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure  See 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL PARTS  or 4100... OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Outer (A-Pillar, Support Carrier And Wheel Arch)
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Fig 2: Identifying Welding And Adhesive Applying Areas With Measurements On Left Door Pillar
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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 130 mm from edge of rectangular hole.
Measurement b = approx. 160 mm from centerpoint of 12 mm dia. bore.
Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS  at all severance cuts.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles  . See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED)  or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED)  (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas, Adhesive Bond Areas And Measuring Severance Cut Position
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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 210 mm from roof edge.
Measurement b = approx. 80 mm below severance cut a.
Measurement c = approx. 215 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open adhesive bond in area (3).

Installation:

Sheet panel (2) is needed again to seal cowl.

Plug weld in area (3).

IMPORTANT: For following severance cut, do not damage sunroof water drain hose.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 250 mm from roof edge.

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Edge Cutting Dimension
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Open weld joint in area (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not damage sunroof water drain hose (2).
Fig 5: Identifying Sunroof Water Drain Hose And Welding Areas
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Open adhesive bond in area (1).

Open weld joint in area (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Bond And Weld Joint Areas
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Preparation of new part 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts above and cut.

Installation: 

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS  at all severance cuts.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle  . See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED)  or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED)  (1).

Apply ADHESIVE  in area (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas On Door Pillar
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