Removing entrance cover with door post

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Panel Severance Cut Specified Dimensions

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Dimension a = approx. 280 mm from centrepoint of 25 mm dia. hole.
Dimension b = approx. 110 mm after cut a.
Dimension c = approx. 120 mm from edge of roof frame.
Dimension d = approx. 100 mm below cut c.
Measurement e = approx. 155 mm from centrepoint of 25 mm dia. hole.
Dimension f = approx. 80 mm before cut e.
Open welded connections in areas (1).

NOTE: Cut-out metal sections are required again for sealing.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Panel Severance Cut Specified Dimensions

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for the severance cuts (1).
For severance cut (2) cut all the way through B-pillar.
Measurement a = approx. 330 mm from centrepoint of 25 mm dia. hole.
Measurement b= approx. 205 mm before centrepoint of 25 mm dia. hole.
Dimension c = approx. 170 mm from edge of roof frame.
OPEN welded connections and welding spots in the areas (3).

Installation note:

Weld new parts in areas (4) as standard.

Apply repair welding spots in the area (3) of sill bottom edge at the available welding spots on new part/vehicle.

This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

View from below:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Sill Bottom Edge Welded Connection Area

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View from inside:

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal plate only for following severance cut.

Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Sill Bottom Edge Welded Connection Area And Severance Cut

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Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1)

Open bonded connection in area (2).

Remove B-pillar.

Fig 5: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joint And Bonded Connection In Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove bulkheads (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Bulkheads And Welded Connection Areas

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