Removing Entrance Cover With Door Post

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Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cutting Dimensions

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 270 mm from centerpoint of 25 mm dia. hole.

Dimension b = approx. 140 mm after cut a.

Measurement c = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement d = approx. 80 mm below cut c.

Measurement e = approx. 40 mm from centerpoint of 25 mm dia. hole.

OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

NOTE: Cut-out metal sections (3) and (4) are required again for sealing.

Mark severance cut in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

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

Measurement a = approx. 340 mm from centerpoint of 25 mm dia. hole.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Apply repair welding spots in area (1) to existing welding spots on new part/vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Metal Plate Severance Cut Dimension And Welded Connections Area

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

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Perform severance cut (2) according to illustration.

Tilt metal section (3) forwards to gain access to the 4 weld joints underneath.

Open the 4 weld joints.

Installation note:

Apply repair welding spots in area (1) to existing welding spots on new part/vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Metal Section, Severance Cut And Welded Connection Areas

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IMPORTANT: Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1)
Open welding spots from outside. Do not damage inside panel!

Open bonded connection in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Bonded Connection Area And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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Mark severance cut in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

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

Dimension a =140 mm from the edge of roof frame.

Open weld joint (1).

Remove cover for side member with B-pillar.

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Plate Dimension And Weld Joint

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