41 21 682 Replacing Left B-Pillar Reinforcement (Rear Side Panel Removed)

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Side panel removed

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Inner side frame
(2) Shaped part, B-pillar, bottom (not shown)
(3) Shaped part, B-pillar, outer (not shown)

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying New Body Parts Required

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Material	Quantity
Punch rivets N4	6

Removal of side frame (B-pillar reinforcement)

In addition to removal of side wall:

Mark severance cut in radius along line (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Line And Welded Connections

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Cut reinforcement along line (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove part section (3).

Installation note:

Part section (3) is used for installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Cutting Line, Part Section, And Welded Connections

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

LOOSEN spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).

Detach B-pillar reinforcement from cavity sealings (3) and remove.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections, Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints, And Cavity Sealings

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Undo metal active gas welded connections in areas (1) and remove support (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Support And Gas Welded Connections

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New part preparation

Open weld joints in areas (1) and remove components not required.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Joints

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Installation of side frame (B-pillar reinforcement)

Coat CAVITY SEALINGS with sealant.

Install new parts with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld.

Divergent installation of the side wall:

In area (1) the side panel is bonded and then secured with punch rivets.

In area (2), the side panel is welded.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to adhesive.
Avoid generating excessive heat when making the welded connection (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Bonded/Riveted Areas And Welded Area

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