New Part Preparation

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Mark severance cuts on B-pillar in accordance with severance cuts on the vehicle and cut.

IMPORTANT: Do not cut through support (3) for B-pillar reinforcement.

(2) B-pillar reinforcement outer skin

(1) B-pillar outer skin

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Reinforcement, Outer Skin And Support

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Mark severance cut (1) and other severance cuts according to the severance cuts on the vehicle and cut.

Partially release metal section (2) as described in removal and tilt forwards.

Open weld joints in area (3) and remove cover for side member (4).

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

NOTE: After welding in new part, tilt metal section (2) closed again and weld up.

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Mark, Metal Section, Side Member Cover And Weld Joints Area

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Set 3 6.8 mm bore holes for blind rivets in area (1). Drill from passenger compartment.

Fig 3: Identifying Bonded Connection Area And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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IMPORTANT: Structure bonding!
OBSERVE preparation of bonding surfaces (1).

Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.

Fig 4: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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