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10. Offer up the new rocker panel front section, align and clamp into
position.
11. Tack weld the butt joints.
12. 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.
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(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 B-pillar reinforcement.
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. NOTE: When replaced in association with other inner and outer panel
sections, make sure there is always a minimum 50mm staggered joint
between every section.
Cut the old panel at the point indicated. www.JagDocs.com
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6. NOTES:
A drill bit suitable for drilling DP600 should be used.
There are spot welds located under the adhesive residue left by the
removal of the B-pillar reinforcement.
Drill out the spot welds.
7. Using a belt sander, release the rocker panel inner reinforcement from
the MAG welds at the points indicated.
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9. Apply adhesive to the area, as indicated.
10. Offer up the new panel, align and clamp into position.
11. MAG tack weld the butt joint.
12. 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.