Center Pillar Sectioning - Outer
Removal Procedure
Warning:
Refer to
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
.
Warning:
Refer to
Collision Sectioning Warning
.
Warning:
Refer to
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
.
Note: This procedure was developed to allow full access for the replacement of the center pillar reinforcement replacement
since sectioning is not endorsed or recommended to the reinforcement due to the
Ultra High Strength Steel
.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and
Repair
.
6. Remove the weather-strip, observe the flange in the center pillar area. There will be a 3-metal stack-up. The center layer is
the center pillar reinforcement (1).
7. Measure 13
mm (1/2
in)from the forward and rearward edges of the center pillar reinforcement and mark a vertical line (1).
Collision Repair
BODY REPAIR
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