41 11 311 Replacing Entrance For Door Front Left
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Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
The following new body parts are required:
- (1) A-pillar with entrance
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.
IMPORTANT:
Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Dimension "a" = approx. 115 mm past centerpoint of 20 mm dia. hole.
Dimension "b" = approx. 55 mm before centerpoint of 7, 5 x 11 mm dia. hole.
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Installation note:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.