Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer
to
Dimensions - Body
- Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials
from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
in Paint and Coatings.
- Remove the front outer hinge pillar. Refer to
Front Hinge Pillar Sectioning
.
- On the original reinforcement panel (1)
measure 120 mm (4 in) down from the large wiring harness hole in the
hinge pillar and mark a horizontal line.
- Cut the inner reinforcement along this line.
- Locate, mark, and drill out all factory welds, as necessary. Note the
number and location of welds for installation of the service part.
- Remove the damaged section of the inner reinforcement (2).
Installation Procedure
- Cut and remove 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
From the flanges on either side of the remaining section of the original hinge pillar
to create a 30-mm (1 3/16-in) flange.
- Cut 5-mm (3/16-in) wide gaps in the bottom corners.
- Step the tabs inward to allow the door frame
inner reinforcement service section to fit over the original inner reinforcement.
- Weld the tabs together along the edges (1).
- On
the service part (1) measure 90 mm (3 in) down from the large
wiring harness hole in the hinge pillar and mark a horizontal line.
- Cut the hinge pillar reinforcement along this line.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug
weld holes as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
- Drill plug weld holes along the sectioning cut of the service part (2).
These holes should be located approximately 15 mm (9/16 in) from the
edge of the cut.
- Prepare mating surfaces.
- Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all
mating surfaces.
- Position the service section (2) over the stepped tab on the original
inner reinforcement (1) allowing 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
of overlap.
- Inspect and verify that the door hinge bolt holes are properly located.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Stitch weld along the entire joint with 25-mm (1-in) gaps between the welds.
- Go back and complete the stitch weld. This will create a solid joint with
minimal heat distortion.
- Install the front outer hinge panel. Refer to
Front Hinge Pillar Sectioning
.
- Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
in Paint and Coatings.
- Paint the repair area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
in Paint and Coatings.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.