Removing sill section

Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension a = approx. 60 mm from center point of 20 mm dia. hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

(welded connection (2) = reinforcement of jacking point on inside sill)

Remove rear entrance (3).

Installation note: 

When installing, replace welded connection (2) with BONDED CONNECTION .

Apply repair welding spots in area (1) to existing welding spots on new component/vehicle. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Outer Panel Cutting Dimension

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Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Preparation of new part 

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove sill section (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Sill Section

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

Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Fig 3: Identifying Cut Mark On Rear Side Panel

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Installing sill section 

Apply K5 ADHESIVE  to bonding surfaces (1).

Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld in place.

Fig 4: Identifying K5 Adhesive Applying Areas On Bonding Surfaces

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