Contents: Dismantling ⇩ Repair works ⇩
This procedure covers the replacement of the sill and the "B/C" sections of the center pillar of the side body panel.
Dismantling
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the generator.
3. Remove all parts and assemblies that are dismantled when replacing the side body panel sill section.
REPAIR WORK, Side body panel - threshold section.
Repair works
1. Remove damaged panels, prepare joint edges and install new panels in accordance with the Body Panel Repair Rules. Punch or drill holes in the panel to be installed for the plug weld, as shown in the figure.
If the center pillar reinforcement panel is not being replaced, the threshold reinforcement panel must be cut at the location indicated by arrow A.
Assembly
1. Reinstall all parts and assemblies that are removed when replacing the threshold and sections "B/C" of the central pillar of the side body panel.
REPAIR WORK, Side body panel - threshold section.
2. Connect the generator.
3. Connect the negative battery terminal.
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