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• Front pillar butt joint can be determined anywhere within shaded area as shown. The best location for the butt joint is at position (A)
due to the construction of the vehicle. Refer to the front pillar sec-
tion.
• 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 above inner front pillar cut position.
• Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this will permit service part to be accurately cut at joint position.
• An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as follows.
1. Position of outer pillar (A) on cut line and 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 in the same manner.
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BRM-30
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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS
FRONT PILLAR OUTER - LATE PRODUCTION MODELS
Late Production Models
Work after hoodledge and hoodledge reinforcement rear has been removed.
Change parts
z Front pillar section of body side outer
A. Recommended sectioning location Front
Manufacturing Plant Smyrna: built on 10/25/2012 or later
Canton: built on 11/07/2012 or later
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Late Production Models
FRONT PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
Work after front pillar outer has been removed.
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Change parts
z Front pillar section of body side outer
A. Recommended sectioning location Front
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