Cut the body lock pillar upper reinforcement in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should
be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
15.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the service part.
16.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part
and spaced 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
17.
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
18.
Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and plug weld to the vehicle.
19.
Align the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
20.
Drill 8 mm (5/1 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock pillar upper reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
21.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
22.
Position the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
23.
Verify the fit of the panel.
24.
Clamp the body lock pillar upper reinforcement into position.
25.
Plug weld accordingly.
26.
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
27.
Paint the repaired area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
.
28.
Install all related panels and components.
29.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
30.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
31.
Collision Repair
BODY REPAIR
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