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15.
16. NOTE: Spot welds must be installed 5mm away from
the originals and in the same quantities, whenever this is
possible. Where this is not possible spot welds should be
installed adjacent to the original. Where there is adhesive
in the original joint, spot welds should be installed through
the original.
Spot weld.
MAG plug weld.
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Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar Inner Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The B-pillar inner panel is manufactured from mild
steel.
The B-pillar inner panel is cut from the bodyside inner front
section service panel.
2. The B-pillar inner panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Front door
Rear door
Rocker panel and B-pillar outer panel
B-pillar reinforcement
Rocker panel inner reinforcement
Headliner
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
For additional information, refer to: Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation). www.JagDocs.com
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5. Drill holes in the new panel ready for MAG plug welding.
6. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if
correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before
proceeding.
7. Cut the new and old panels at the point indicated, where
the lower MAG butt joint is to be made.
8. Remove the new B-pillar inner panel.
9. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.
10. NOTE: Make sure the adhesive does not encroach into
the area of MAG plug welds as it will contaminate the weld,
(any unsealed areas must be sealed following the repair).
Apply weld through adhesive to the area as indicated.
11. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position.
12. Tack MAG weld the butt joints.