Removal Procedure
WARNING:
WARNING:
Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:
Left shown, right similar.
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The body side outer panel is mild steel. MILD STEEL
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Refer to Collision Repair Specifications
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
- Measure and mark on the body side outer panel at the body side opening die marks (1) to perform panel replacement as needed.
- Measure and mark on the body side outer panel (1) 100 mm (3.9") from the body side opening die marks (2).
- Cut the body side outer panel 10 mm from the upper inner seam at the marked location (1).
- Cut two 2 mm x 25 mm slots (2) in the corners of the sectioning joint of original body side outer.
- Cut the body side outer panel at the marked location (1).
- Remove spot welds (1). [55X]
- Remove spot welds (2). [55X]
- Remove spot welds (3). [6X]
- Remove pillar sectioning (1) from vehicle.
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The service part is supplied as a complete body side panel and will need to be cut at the proper location for sectioning. The service part will overlap the original body side panel by approximately 25 mm (1").
NOTE:
Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
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All cuts are square to surface.
NOTE:
Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
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Use text for actual weld count.