Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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FRONT PILLAR
TSB Revision
WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT 3-12
5. Align the new roof side rail reinforcement parts to the body
side to cut and install. After that, machine the body loose
panel cushion (MR535301 or MR435765) as shown and
apply it to the body side to prevent the sound dampening
foam material from dropping when the material is filled into
the front pillar in the next process.
6. Assemble the new front pillar reinforcement lower.
7. When installing the new front outer pillar parts, machine the
body loose panel cushion (MR535301 or MR435765) as
shown and apply it to the body side to prevent the sound
dampening foam material from dropping when the material
is filled into the front pillar upper in the next process (for front
pillar upper).
AB601297 AB601297 AB
: Body loose panel cushion
A
A
Front pillar reinforcement lower
Front pillar
inner upper
50 mm
(1.97 in)
20 mm
(0.78 in)
40 mm
(1.57 in)
AB700912
A
A
AB
: Body loose panel cushion
Front pillar
reinforcement lower
Side outer panel
65 mm
(2.55 in)
20 mm
(0.78 in)
15 mm
(0.59 in)
35 mm
(1.37 in)
25 mm
(0.98 in)
20 mm
(0.78 in)