Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Sectioning the outer rocker panel requires
a 100 mm (4 in) backing plate for reinforcement (1). Do not perform
sectioning on key structural areas on the outer rocker panel. Sectioning in these
areas may compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle.
- Sectioning of the inner reinforcement panel can only take place with the outer
door frame replacement or sectioning procedures. Section of the outer door frame at
the front hinge pillar requires a 40 mm (1 9/16 in) offset from
the inner reinforcement sectioning joint. The inner reinforcement can serve as a backing
plate for the outer panel sectioning.
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
.
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
- 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/Coatings.
- Remove the door assembly. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement
.
- On the original outer door frame (1)
measure down from the large wiring harness hole in the pillar 40 mm (1 9/16 in)
and mark a horizontal line.
- Cut the outer door frame along this line for sectioning.
- Perform additional sectioning procedures as necessary to remove damaged
areas of the door frame opening.
- Locate, mark, and drill out all necessary factory welds. Note the number
of the welds for installation of the service panel (2).
- Remove the damaged section of the door frame opening.
Installation Procedure
- On the service part (2), mark a horizontal line to leave a gap
of one and one-half times the thickness of the metal at the section joint.
- Cut the service panel along this line.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding in the service
part in the locations noted from the original panel.
- Drill holes for plug welding along the sectioning
cut on the service part (2).
- Locate these holes approximately 13 mm (½ in) from
the edge of the sectioning cut.
- Use the inner reinforcement (3) as a backing plate.
- Apply 3M® Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all
mating surfaces.
- Stitch weld along the entire joint (3).
- Make 25 mm (1 in) gaps between.
- Go back and complete the stitch weld. This will create a solid joint with
minimal heat distortion.
- Complete all other welds and sectioning procedures as necessary.
- 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/Coatings.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
in Paint/Coatings.
- Install the door assembly. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement
.
- 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
.