Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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CENTER PILLAR
TSB Revision
WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT
3-21
CAUTION
Weld and repair if the rear door hinge reinforcement is
damaged.
3. Cut the new center pillar reinforcement parts by aligning
them with the cut area of center pillar reinforcement in the
body-side. Then, cut only the center pillar reinforcement 100
mm (3.94 inches) below from the cut area to create a cover,
and then cut the rear door hinge reinforcement 50 mm (1.97
inches) below from the cut area.
4. Weld the rear door hinge reinforcement then weld the cover
of the center pillar reinforcement.
5. When installing the new center outer pillar, machine the
body loose panel cushion (MR535301 or MR435765) for
replacement as shown and apply it to the body side because
the sound dampening foam material cannot be filled into the
front pillar.
AB601250
AB
Center pillar
reinforcement
100 mm
(3.94 in)
50 mm
(1.97 in)
Rear door hinge
reinforcement
AB601251
Cover
AB
Center pillar
reinforcement
Rear door hinge
reinforcement
AB601254AB
A
A
Side outer
panel
: Body loose panel cushion
Center pillar
reinforcement
20 mm
(0.78 in)
35 mm
(1.37 in)
50 mm
(1.97 in)
50 mm
(1.97 in)
50 mm
(1.97in)
75 mm
(2.95 in)
40 mm
(1.57 in)
450 mm
(17.7 in)
75 mm
(2.95 in)