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BODY CONSTRUCTION
BODY CONSTRUCTION
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1. Outer side body 2. Upper front pillar hinge brace 3. Weld nut
4. Upper inner front pillar 5. Parking brake bracket 6. Hoodledge reinforcement
7. Upper hinge plate 8. Weld bolt 9. Side dash
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10. Lower dash reinforcement 11. Lower dash 12. Lower hinge plate (Front)
13. Lower front pillar hinge brace 14. Front floor 15. 2nd body mounting member
16. 2nd body mounting bracket 17. Inner sill 18. Center sill reinforcement
19. Outer sill reinforcement 20. Side member outrigger 21. Inner center pillar
22. Inner center pillar reinforcement 23. Upper outer center pillar reinforce- ment24. Center pillar hinge brace
25. Center pillar plate 26. Lower hinge plate (Rear) 27. Lower center pillar bracket
28. 3rd body mounting bracket 29. Rear floor front 30. Outer sill rear reinforcement
31. Anchor plate 32. Outer rear wheelhouse 33. Sill closing plate
34. Inner rear pillar 35. Inner side panel reinforcement 36. Roof rail rear brace
37. Inner back pillar 38. Inner rear roof side rail 39. Back pillar reinforcement
40. Upper back pillar main 41. Back pillar seat belt anchor
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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS
REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006248496
This section is prepared for technicians who have attained a high level of skill and experience in repairingcollision-damaged vehicles and also use modern serv ice tools and equipment. Persons unfamiliar with body
repair techniques should not attempt to repair collision-damaged vehicles by using this section.
Technicians are also encouraged to read the Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) in order to ensure that the
original functions and quality of the vehicle are ma intained. The Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) con-
tains additional information, including cautions and warnings, that are not including in this manual. Techni-
cians should refer to both manuals to ensure proper repair.
Please note that this information is prepared for worldwide usage, and as such, certain procedures might not apply in some regions or countries.
The symbols used in this section fo r welding operations are shown below.
Symbol marks Description
2-spot welds
3-spot welds
MIG plug weld For 3 panels plug weld method
MIG seam weld / Point weld
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Front pillar butt joint can be determined anywhere within shaded area as shown in the figure. The best location for the butt joint is at
position A due to the construction of the vehicle.
Determine cutting position and record distance from the locating indent. Use this distance when cutting the service part. Cut outer
front pillar over 60 mm (2.36 in) above the inner front pillar cut
position.
Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this will permit the service part to be accurately cut at the joint position.
An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as per the fol- lowing.
1. Mark cutting lines.
A: Cut position of outer pillar
B: Cut position of inner pillar
2. Align cutting line with notch on jig. Clamp jig to pillar.
3. Cut outer pillar along groove of jig (at position A).
4. Remove jig and cut remaining portions.
5. Cut inner pillar at position B in same manner.
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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS
Radiator Core Support
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Work after radiator core support is removed.
: Vehicle front
: Weld the parts onto the back of the component part.
Replacement parts z Side radiator core support (LH)
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View C: Before installing hoodledge reinforcement
Hoodledge (Partial Replacement)INFOID:0000000006248499
Work after radiator core support is removed.
Remove the connector hoodledge bracket assembly (reusable) from the se\
rvice part ″upper rear hoodledge ″
for easier installation.
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
Replacement parts z Hoodledge assembly (LH) zHoodledge reinforcement (LH)
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