A-pillar reinforcement (Freelander 2)

Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩

The "A" pillar reinforcement is made of DP600 steel (dual phase steel) and shall be welded to the inside of the pillar using MIG welding. Spot welding shall not be used.

Ensure that all welded joints are properly sealed and protected against water penetration, particularly in areas where the adhesive bond/seal of the original panel cannot be replicated. Seal joints before installing exterior panels where necessary.

NOTE: The "A" pillar reinforcement is separated from the side panel reinforcement "ring frame" and is not serviceable separately.

NOTE: There are NVH components attached inside this panel, they are not serviceable on the new panel. If damaged, new component(s) will be required.

Removal

1. In combination with the "A" pillar amplifier, the following is replaced:

Front bumper trim
Front wing
Front door
Instrument panel
Windshield
External panel of the rack "A"

2. For additional information regarding this repair procedure, refer to: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Special Vehicle Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Service Station Techniques (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

3. Remove the A-pillar outer panel. For more information, refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

4. Rout the spot welds, this will require using an HSS spot weld drill.

NOTE: Where possible, holes should be drilled in the A-pillar reinforcement and the A-pillar inner panel (remember the reinforcement is DP600 and will require an HSS drill bit). This allows MIG plug fasteners to be installed through the inner panel where possible.

NOTE: Where possible, holes should be drilled in the A-pillar reinforcement and the A-pillar inner…

5. Separate the connections and remove the old panel, also disconnect the NVH element.

Installation

1. Remove the A-pillar reinforcement portion from the service panel ring frame. Rout the spot welds using an HSS spot weld drill.

2. Drill holes not made during removal for MIG welding.

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3. Prepare the connecting surfaces of the old and new panels.

4. Apply the new panel and fix it in place. Check the alignment, if correct, proceed to the next step, if not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.

5. Remove the new panel.

6. Replace the NVH element if necessary.

7. Apply sealing adhesive to the NVH element.