41 21 510 Replacing Front Left Door Post (Front Side Panel Removed): Notes

Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle.

Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) A-pillar, outer
(2) Connection, side frame, rear
(3) Shaped part, carrier support, wheel arch, front (not shown)
(4) Shaped part, carrier support, wheel arch (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Outer A-Pillar And Rear Side Frame Connection
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Following CONSUMABLES are required: